At a Glance
- Tasks: Handle family law cases, including divorce and child matters, while drafting legal documents.
- Company: Join an award-winning firm in Gillingham, Kent, known for its supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a dynamic legal environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that helps families navigate important life changes.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with experience in family law.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Family Solicitor to join my clients award winning firm in their Gillingham, Kent offices.
Responsibilities
- Family law matters including separation, divorce and financial remedy proceedings
- Children matters
- 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.
- Candidate Requirements
- 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
- Strong IT skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Dependable and adaptable, with a professional and client focused approach
Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.
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