Family Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000

Job description

Family Lawyer | Canterbury | L500 firm | 10+ yrs PQE

This is a stand out opportunity for a Senior Family Solicitor to join a Legal 500 Chambers ranked Family Department! You will be working on some of the most complex cases alongside the Partners along with handling your high value caseload.

If you are looking to progress with a forward-thinking dynamic firm that offers an internal progression structure a cut above the rest, then this will be an interesting opportunity for you!

The Firm

This is one of the leading firms in Kent and South East, offering multi-services, with over 8 Legal 500 Chambers ranked department houses in their modern picturesque majestic offices. This firm is one of the oldest practices in the UK with a rich heritage that can be traced back over 300 years. They have numerous lawyers ranked in the Legal 500 and Chambers as leaders in the field, that have been enveloped to carry on the ethical services offered throughout the generations.

This firm specializes in services for individuals as well as businesses. Within their departments, they boast the most reputable Private Client departments, as well as real estate and employment teams. They have specific specialisms advising agricultural, farming and rural businesses and are recognized for their legal expertise in advising charities.

You will never be far from intriguing, interesting clients that will allow you to service the most interesting and prolific caseload. Along with this, you will find an excellent work culture, that has allowed the firm to have one of the highest retention of staff in the area - which has allowed them to grow Partners from initial staff joining as Paralegals.

The Role

This is a great opportunity for a Senior Family Solicitor to join this flourishing heavyweight Family practice in their Canterbury, Kent office.

The team finds that good results are achieved by working closely with clients and building up relationships of trust and mutual respect. Their experience of local services such as mediation, coupled with a sound knowledge of the law, means that they are leaders in their field.

You will gain great experience dealing with both private and publicly funded (legal aid) clients and undertake advocacy, and be involved with any number of the following: divorce, child protection, forced marriages, adoption, residence orders, surrogacy, separation, financial advice, civil partnerships, etc.

Requirements:

• You must be a Family Solicitor or Legal Executive and will ideally have at least 10 years PQE (there is no upper limit in terms of PQE)
• You will have a great eye for detail
• Be ambitious and dynamic
• You will receive a basic salary that is above market rate, plus a brilliant package incentive
• Excellent career prospects, no glass ceilings.

Apply now for immediate consideration or please call for a confidential conversation.