Senior Family Solicitor

TN United Kingdom; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established regional practice in Maidstone seeks a Senior Family Associate or Family Partner with over 10 years of PQE. This dynamic firm emphasizes a supportive culture and exceptional client care, making it a great place for professionals seeking work-life balance. The role involves managing a diverse caseload of family matters while mentoring junior staff. With partnership opportunities available, this position offers a unique chance to contribute to a thriving team in a friendly environment. Join a firm that values its employees and fosters a positive working atmosphere.

Qualifications

• 10+ years PQE as a Family Solicitor or Legal Executive.
• Collaboratively trained Family lawyer preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of privately funded family matters.
• Oversee junior team members and assist in department growth.

Skills

Family Law Expertise

Supervisory Experience

Client Care Skills

Education

Qualified Senior Family Solicitor

Legal Executive

Job description

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This forward thinking, highly reputable regional practise has been established for over a century and due to further growth in the firm are now seeking a Family Senior Associate or Family Partner with 10yrs+ PQE to join their thriving team in Maidstone, Kent.

They stand apart from other firms in the region due to their friendly, supportive culture and the quality driven, individualised and personal approach that they deliver to their clients.

The firm cultivates a working environment which promotes taking exceptional care of its staff and clients which is reflected in its high levels of employee retention and a resoundingly positive and encouraging working environment.

The Firm & Role

• Whilst this firm has an impressive heritage, it has embraced modern ways of working and has a progressive culture which is encouraging and collegiate.
• You will find that the firm is forward-thinking, dynamic, and professional. They place client care at the heart of what they do, due to this approach they have an excellent referral network, leading to warm and familiar working relationships.
• The firm attracts a number of professionals from the City who have sought an improved work/life balance and a more relaxed lifestyle, as such, you will be surrounded by a team of talented professionals who will guide you in your day-to-day tasks and support your ambitions.
• The firm has a strong social aspect running through its culture, with regular team events in the diary and the working environment has a real family feel to it with a relaxed and sympathetic nature.
• They have a modern, dynamic, friendly, and supportive team culture where everyone gets on very well
• The firm has an ethos of giving the highest level of client service and charging a fee that reflects this, and for this reason, they do not overload staff.
• You will work as part of the busy team handling all aspects of privately funded family matters
• As well as fee earning, you'll play an active part in overseeing more junior members of the team, therefore supervisory experience is highly desirable
• You will be working alongside senior members of the practice, assisting in growing and developing the department in the regions.

The ideal candidate

• You must be a qualified Senior Family Solicitor or Legal Executive with 10+ years PQE
• A collaboratively trained Family lawyer and member of Resolution would be advantageous although not essential
• The opportunity to join a well regarded family team known the high quality work they do
• Mixed and dynamic caseload mid and HNW family matters
• Partnership opportunities for the right individual

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Family Solicitor to join a growing regional practice based in Maidstone, Kent.