ldg
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Re:A word of warning 2 Years ago
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So, what is an associate member of a practise then? Thank you
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dukey
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Re:A word of warning 1 Year, 12 Months ago
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Hello i know this is late but to answer an associate solicitor is a senior
solicitor with the practice.
Dukey
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Re:A word of warning 1 Year, 12 Months ago
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Thank you Dukey. I even googled it and couldn't find the answer.
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dukey
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Re:A word of warning 1 Year, 12 Months ago
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Hello
I`m not surprised its more of an American title though it
is used here now a bit like lawyer.
Dukey
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Re:A word of warning 1 Year, 12 Months ago
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Another late reply:
Further to what Dukey says, I have long
advocated a code of practice for McKenzies, particularly after the Steve
Stephenson case
(http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article4743750.ece).
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Author of "Family Justice on Trial" and "The Official Fathers 4 Justice Handbook"
We are family. We are Fathers 4 Justice.
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Re:A word of warning 1 Year, 12 Months ago
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The hierarchy in law firms (excluding LLP firms which mixes it up a
litte)
(1) Equity partner - owner/part owner of a firm
(2) Salaried partner - solicitor with partnership status but is not a
part owner
(3) Associate Solicitor - usually a solicitor who is
well regarded by the firm and who is tipped for partnership
(4)
Assistant Solicitor - a fully-qualified solicitor who has his/her own
caseload
(5) Trainee Solicitor - a solicitor-in-training who is
carrying out the two years training contract after which s/he will
hopefully qualify and be offered a job.
FILEX are equal or above
Assistant Solicitors.
ILEX are equal to or below Assistant
Solicitors.
Paralegals are unqualified lawyers who vary in
experience and status.
Charles
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MontyPython
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Re:A word of warning 1 Year, 12 Months ago
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Thanks for the warning Dukey, as I nearly went with one of these companies
on 1st January after STBX convinced me not to spend any money and to sort
it out between ourselves.
Luckily for my because I am an expat the
customer service operator told me they were only paralegals and couldn't
help me. Lucky escape. But I did notice how much advertising these types of
companies use, ie national newspapers and are well up on the internet
search engine listings.
So I have opted for a managed service (STBX
soon to find out and will be furious) but I know that I have a solicitor on
my side, not just trying to make a quick buck at my expense.
So
everyone out there wondering what to do...make Wikivorce your first point
of call and keep asking questions, I still am!!
Supercali xx
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