Family Solicitor

Carlton Recruitment; Tenterden; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Family Solicitor to join their team in Ashford. This role offers the opportunity to manage a diverse caseload in family law, including divorce, children matters, and domestic abuse cases. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in family law, with at least two years of post-qualification experience, and will be responsible for drafting legal documents and providing support to colleagues. With a generous benefits package, including professional training and wellness support, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Discretional Bonus Scheme

Pension Scheme

Life Cover - 3x Salary

Firm Sponsored Professional Training

Reduced Rate Legal Fees

Annual Eye tests

Paid sick leave

Mental Health Support

Staff social events

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with expertise in family law and 2+ years PQE.
• Strong IT skills and excellent communication abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage family law cases including divorce and children matters.
• Draft legal documents and assist other fee earners as needed.

Skills

Family Law Expertise

Excellent Communication Skills

Strong IT Skills

Dependability and Flexibility

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive

Tools

Practice and Case Management System

Job description

Family Solicitor

Location: Ashford

Permanent Full Time

Salary: £Up to 36,000

Benefits:

• Generous holiday allowance plus Christmas shutdown (plus additional holiday for long-serving employees)
• Discretional Bonus Scheme (10% bonus was paid to staff in 2023/2024)
• Pension Scheme (Contributory)
• Life Cover - 3x Salary
• Firm Sponsored Professional Training
• Reduced Rate Legal Fees
• Annual Eye tests/ Annual Flu Vaccines
• Paid sick leave
• Membership to Benenden Healthcare
• Mental Health Support
• A wellness payment of £20 per month
• Staff social events - All firm Christmas, Summer Parties and office-based events
• Client & Employee Referral Scheme
• Car Sharing & Bike2Work Schemes
• Monthly Superstar Scheme
• Ongoing Training

Do you have experience as a Family Solicitor? Are you seeking a new challenge? Our client is looking for a Family Solicitor to undertake fee-earning work and provide a profitable contribution to the work of the Firm. You will ensure the successful development of the Firm in line with the business plan.

Essentials:

• Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or equivalent
• A Family Solicitor who has expertise in all aspects of family law
• 2 years PQE upwards (although this level is a guide only).
• Ability to manage own case load with or without support staff
• Utilise the firm’s practice and case management system
• Ability to assist with the marketing of the department
• Strong IT skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• You will need to be dependable and flexible to business needs, as overtime will be required occasionally to include working weekends

Key Responsibilities:

• Family Law, including separation, divorce and finances upon divorce
• Children Matters
• Domestic abuse and domestic violence injunctions, divorce and children law
• TOLATA claims
• Drafting legal documentation to include Cohabitation Agreements and Prenuptial Agreements
• Financial control with particular regard to cash flow control through collection of monies on account and billing procedures
• Providing assistance to other fee earners within the office/Firm as required particularly during periods of sick leave or holiday absence
• To minimise risk in dealing with all work and ensure that all files are managed in accordance with the Firm’s risk and file management procedures
• Carry out all work in accordance with procedures and systems documented in the Office Manual, and the Firm’s training seminars.
• Supervision of fee-earning work undertaken by colleagues
• To bill clients in accordance with notified charging rates in accordance with time spent on the client file and to achieve financial targets for income

Closing date for applications: April 3, 2025