Family Solicitor - Gillingham or Sittingbourne based

Martin Tolhurst Partnership LLP; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Family Solicitor to handle matters including separation, divorce, and financial proceedings. The successful candidate should have at least 2 years PQE in family law and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include case management and client interaction, ensuring a dependable and professional service. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the firm's growth through marketing efforts and supervision of junior staff.

Qualifications

• Proven experience across all aspects of family law.
• Likely to be 2 years PQE or above, although this is a guide only.
• Willingness to assist with marketing and profile raising.

Responsibilities

• Manage family law matters including separation, divorce, and financial remedy proceedings.
• Provide assistance to other fee earners in the office.
• Supervise fee earning work undertaken by colleagues.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage your own caseload

Competent use of practice and case management systems

Dependable and adaptable

Client-focused approach

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or equivalent

Job description

Family Solicitor - Gillingham or Sittingbourne based

Job Description

The role includes but is not limited to the following:

• Family law matters including separation, divorce and financial remedy proceedings
• Domestic abuse and domestic violence injunctions
• TOLATA claims
• Drafting legal documentation including Cohabitation Agreements and Prenuptial Agreements
• Meeting with clients in office meeting rooms and/or remotely, as required
• Financial control, with particular regard to cash flow through the collection of monies on account and adherence to billing procedures
• Providing assistance to other fee earners within the office or Firm as required, particularly during periods of sickness and or other absence
• Minimising risk in dealing with all work and ensuring that all files are managed in accordance with the Firm’s risk management and file management procedures
• Carrying out all work in accordance with the procedures and systems documented in the Office Manual and the Firm’s training requirements
• Supervision of fee earning work undertaken by colleagues, where appropriate

The Candidate

To be successful in your application, you will possess the following attributes:

• Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or equivalent
• Proven experience across all aspects of family law
• Likely to be 2 years PQE or above, although this is a guide only
• Ability to manage your own caseload with or without support staff
• Competent use of the Firm’s practice and case management systems
• Willingness to assist with the marketing and profile raising of the department
• Ability to bill clients in accordance with notified charging rates and time recorded on client files
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Dependable and adaptable, with a professional and client focused approach