Family Solicitor - Gillingham or Sittingbourne based

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

Job summary

A law firm based in the UK is looking for a Family Solicitor to join their Gillingham or Sittingbourne office. The successful candidate will handle various family law matters such as separation and divorce, draft essential legal documents, and manage client interactions both in-person and remotely. You must possess suitable qualifications and have proven experience in family law, with at least 2 years PQE. Competent communication and client management skills are paramount. This position offers a supportive environment to handle your caseload effectively.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in all aspects of family law.
• Likely to have at least 2 years PQE.
• Competent use of the Firm’s practice and case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Handle family law matters including divorce and financial claims.
• Draft legal documents like Cohabitation Agreements.
• Manage personal caseload and supervise junior colleagues.

Skills

Family law expertise

Excellent communication skills

Client management

Risk management

Ability to supervise colleagues

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive

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