Family Law Solicitor

Edwards Legal Recruitment LP; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Sittingbourne is seeking a Solicitor with at least 1 year of experience in Family law. The successful candidate will join a team of matrimonial lawyers managing privately funded matters, including divorce and finance issues. This role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career advancement, with some work-from-home options considered.

Benefits

Generous basic salary

Career progression

Staff benefits

Work-from-home options

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience as a Solicitor or ILEX/CILEX.
• Experience with divorce, finance, and child matters preferred.
• Ability to manage cases with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Join a team of matrimonial lawyers handling divorce and finance issues.
• Work with Kent-based clients and manage own cases.
• Support and collaborate with fellow lawyers in the team.

Skills

Family law expertise

Case management

IT literacy

Job description

Overview

Are you a Solicitor (1yr+) or ILEX/CILEX seeking a new role in Family law, then this could be the opportunity for you.

Our client is an established 4 office practice in Kent which traces its original roots back over 100 years.

Responsibilities

You will be joining an experienced team of 4 Matrimonial lawyers dealing exclusively with privately funded Divorce, Finance and Children's matters, some experience with cohabitation agreements, pre-nuptial agreements and domestic abuse matters would be preferred.

Acting primarily for Kent based individuals the successful individual will be based from the firms Sittingbourne office working alongside an experienced team of 3 lawyers. Candidates must be able to manage their own cases with minimal supervision and be IT literate.

Benefits/Progression

Joining this established practice comes with the benefit of a generous basic salary, staff benefits and career progression. Some WFH also considered.