Family Locum in Bedfordshire - 3-6 months from Jan 2027 - part-time hybrid role - Bedfordshire - £45 - 55 per hour + estimated (JO0000010259)

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Family Locum in Bedfordshire - 3-6 months from Jan 2027 - part-time hybrid role
Bedfordshire, England
£45 - 55 per hour + estimated

A law firm in Bedfordshire are looking for a family locum to help out starting from January 2027 for a period of 3-6 months. This is a part-time role of 3 days per week and hybrid working of 1 day remote and 2 days office-based each week is available.
 
You will be managing a privately funded caseload covering divorce and dissolution, financial remedies and private children matters, from initial instructions through to conclusion.
 
Responsibilities:
 
·Advise on financial settlements, including property, pensions and disclosure; identify complex issues and obtain specialist input where needed.
·Advise on child arrangements and related applications, including specific issue and prohibited steps matters, with careful attention to safeguarding and domestic abuse concerns.
·Prepare correspondence, applications, witness statements, consent orders and other court documents; oversee bundles and comply with court directions and deadlines.
·Conduct negotiations and support appropriate dispute resolution, including mediation; undertake advocacy within your competence and instruct counsel and experts where required.
·Keep clients informed, explain their options and provide realistic advice on costs, risks and likely outcomes.
·Maintain accurate electronic files and attendance notes using Clio; record time promptly and manage billing, work in progress and payments on account.
·Work towards agreed billing and performance objectives while maintaining quality, client care and effective case management.
·Follow the firm's procedures for conflicts, confidentiality, client identification, financial controls and professional conduct; raise concerns promptly with the Principal Solicitor.
·Work collaboratively with colleagues and support trainees and paralegals through appropriate delegation, guidance and review of their work.
·Help develop client relationships and referral contacts and contribute to proportionate marketing and business development activities.

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