Edward Kirkham Email and Phone Number

Attending and advising clients in all areas of Commercial Litigation and Corporate cases where appropriate.Assisting fee earners in the department in effective case management, including (but not exclusively) drafting and preparing documents. Responding to post, telephone enquiries and queries from clients, other professionals/experts in order to progress cases effectively.Control and management of work in progress ensuring that it is recorded and converted into paid profit costs under supervision and direction.Effective management of own time ensuring that non chargeable and chargeable hours targets are met under supervision and guidance.Carrying out administrative duties as appropriate.Compliance with client care and complaints procedures in order to minimise the risk of negligence and comply with Law Society rules.

My responsibilities included: opening and reviewing new client instructions, having sound knowledge of case-management systems, making outgoing calls to third parties and taking calls on behalf of the Leasehold Arrears Team, mentoring new staff and teaching them how to use our internal systems, assisting the administration and legal team.