Associate - Family law Birmingham

Giambrone & Partners LLP is an alternative business structure (ABS) authorised and regulated by the BSB, with offices across Europe and in the UK, dealing with corporate and commercial cases as well as a range of private client matters. The firm’s major strength is its comprehensive expertise in a range of cross-border matters, both contentious and non-contentious.

Role summary

• To provide a high-quality legal service to the firm’s clients.
• To comply with all relevant professional and regulatory obligations.
• To contribute to the growth and development of the department and firm.

Key responsibilities

• To contribute to the launch and success of the firm’s new office in Birmingham.
• Provide high-quality legal services to the firm’s clients, predominantly in relation to family matters.
• Conduct own cases and assist other fee-earners and partners in providing advice and representation to the firm’s clients.
• Work in accordance with detailed procedures and quality standards contained in the Firm’s Office Manual and relevant policies.
• Build strong working relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Ensure services are provided in a timely fashion and the client is informed regularly on progress and costs.
• Achieve targets for billing and time recording.
• Take overall responsibility for credit control on own matters.
• Develop and maintain good client relationships.
• Carry out duties in a professional manner, comply with relevant professional standards and any requirement set by relevant regulators including the Bar Standards Board (BSB) and the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).
• Develop and maintain the competencies necessary to provide a proper standard of service to clients and maintain a record of professional development.
• Comply with internal procedures and systems of the firm including file and case management, file audits, client due diligence and time recording.
• Share information and best practice with colleagues.
• Strictly adhere to and promote the firm’s equality and diversity policy.

Knowledge, skills and qualifications

• Qualified solicitor, barrister or fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) - one year + qualified experience.
• Expertise in key areas of law and procedure including family practice and procedure, jurisdiction and applicable law, cross-border family disputes, and alternative forms of ADR.
• Fluent in Urdu or Punjabi.
• Mandarin or Arabic language skills an advantage.
• Civil Higher Rights of Audience an advantage.
• Able to conduct own caseload.
• Knowledge and understanding of the BSB’s and other relevant regulatory requirements.
• Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• IT skills commensurate with the role including ability to work without secretarial assistance utilising firm’s case management system.
• Commercial and financial awareness including ability to take responsibility for financial control of own client matters.
• Able to develop positive relationships with clients and manage client expectations.
• Effective prioritisation with ability to meet deadlines and manage time effectively.
• Marketing, networking and business development skills commensurate with the role.

Please send a CV along with a cover letter to: recruitmentuk@giambronelawcom