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)
Firm Sponsored Professional Training
Reduced Rate Legal Fees
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.
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
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
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
Know someone on the job hunt? Refer them to Carlton Recruitment! If we successfully place them and they complete their 3-month probation, you’ll snag a £100 retail voucher as a thank you! :) *Please note we will double check they have not already applied themselves or are on our books already*
To help speed up the process of uploading your CV to the client we would suggest that you send us your CV in Word format (or equivalent) if possible, rather than as a PDF
Disclaimer: Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles, unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from one of our consultants within 14 days then unfortunately you have not been shortlisted for this role.
Closing date for applications: June 10, 2025 Apply for this job Family Solicitor Location: Sittingbourne 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
Know someone on the job hunt? Refer them to Carlton Recruitment! If we successfully place them and they complete their 3-month probation, you’ll snag a £100 retail voucher as a thank you! :) *Please note we will double check they have not already applied themselves or are on our books already*
To help speed up the process of uploading your CV to the client we would suggest that you send us your CV in Word format (or equivalent) if possible, rather than as a PDF
Disclaimer: Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles, unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from one of our consultants within 14 days then unfortunately you have not been shortlisted for this role.
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