Davis Simmonds & Donaghey Family Solicitors
 
Superb opportunity to join an established and supportive law firm offering specialist quality legal advice to private individuals in all aspects of Family Law, based at our   Gillingham Head office that is able to exhibit experience in all aspects of Family Law.
 
The applicant Family Solicitor/ CiLex Lawyer will need to have a good understanding of advising on Ancillary Relief/Divorce, Domestic abuse matters and Private Law   Children Act matters; as well as Care Proceedings/Adoption/Special Guardianship applications
 
  The Candidate

• Experienced Family Solicitor or CiLex Lawyer with at least 3 years PQE or equivalent
• Ability to work to deadlines/targets, to prioritise and manage a varied caseload
• Ability to work well as part of a team and on your own initiative
• Strong legal and leadership skills with an eye for detail
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional and effective communication with team members and contacts
• Professional and effective communication with individual and business contacts
• Ability to handle clients in stressful and upsetting circumstances
• Ability to undertake Advocacy

 The Benefits and How to Apply

• Generous Salary Package
• Bonus Scheme
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and Christmas/New Year
• Agile Working Policy
• Private Healthcare

 Please apply in writing to our office manager, Jonathan Hadlow

 Email:  jhadlow@dsdlaw.co.uk

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Davis Simmonds & Donaghey Paralegals

 Davis Simmonds & Donaghey are always on the look out for candidates that are starting their professional legal career.

 You would be working with established solicitors whom you will learn your craft from by assisting them with their varied case loads, when you are ready, you would be given   the opportunity to start seeing clients of your own under supervision.

 We currently have a position available at our Gillingham office.

 The Candidate

 Skills, knowledge and experience required:

• excellent written and verbal communication skills
• the ability to manage multiple tasks or caseloads
• good attention to detail to be able to carefully analyse files and data
• legal research skills and the desire to develop your understanding of the law
• time management skills and the ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines
• office administrative skills for tasks such as filing, typing and letter writing
• good teamwork skills
• negotiation skills with clients and professionals
• a flexible and adaptable approach to your work
• business acumen and an understanding of the clients' needs
• professionalism when working with colleagues, senior partners, experts and clients

 Job purpose, responsibilities and objectives

 To work within the overall objectives, policies and priorities as determined by the Partners and within the procedures of the firm as set out within the office manual. This   includes, but is not limited to the below:

• Provide legal advice
• Draft legal documents, statements, pleadings and case files
• Organise case files
• Compile litigation bundles
• Assist in the preparation for court cases
• Attend meetings with clients and provide general advice on legal practice and procedure
• Assist and advise clients in meetings with children’s services 
• Conduct client interviews and drafting court documents
• Drafting letters to professionals and other parties in a case
• Maintain contact with the client
• Conduct investigations and legal research
• Assist fee earners as and when required
• Use the training provided to become self-sufficient and build your own case load with minimal supervision

 The Benefits and how to apply

• Competitive salary package
• 20 days’ holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas/New Year
• Agile working policy
• Availability to apply to undertake the level 7 Solicitor Course as an apprentice
• Free onsite parking

 Please apply in writing to our office manager, Jonathan Hadlow

 Email:  jhadlow@dsdlaw.co.uk

DSD are always looking for enthusiastic solicitors with experience in Family Law and Children Law to expand our team, if you think

DSD might be where you would like to work please send your C.V. and a covering letter introducing yourself to:

jhadlow@dsdlaw.co.uk