Family Solicitor

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