Family Solicitor
2 days ago
Sevenoaks
Family Solicitor – 2-5 PQE (Only a guide) \n Sevenoaks | Excellent Regional Law Firm | Hybrid Working \n An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Family Solicitor to join the highly regarded Family team of an established and successful regional law firm based in Sevenoaks. \n This is a broad and interesting role, with a particular emphasis on financial remedy work arising from divorce, including mid- to high-net-worth matters. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to advise on pre-nuptial agreements, cohabitation disputes involving jointly owned property, private children matters and divorce proceedings. \n The firm offers a supportive and collegiate environment, genuine opportunities for professional development and a strong work-life balance, including hybrid working. \n The Role \n You will manage your own caseload and provide high-quality advice and representation to clients across a broad range of family matters. Your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Advising clients on financial remedy matters, including mid to high-net-worth cases.\n, • Advising on pre-nuptial agreements and cohabitation disputes.\n, • Handling private children matters, including arrangements for children.\n, • Conducting client interviews and providing clear, practical legal advice.\n, • Assessing legal issues and devising appropriate case strategies.\n, • Advising clients on likely legal costs and ensuring appropriate funding arrangements are in place.\n, • Conducting legal research and preparing case papers.\n, • Obtaining and assessing evidence from witnesses and experts.\n, • Assessing the strengths and weaknesses of both your client’s and the opposing party’s case.\n, • Briefing counsel and working effectively with external professionals.\n, • Negotiating settlements and representing clients where appropriate.\n, • Issuing proceedings in the appropriate court or venue.\n, • Preparing court documentation and ensuring all deadlines are met.\n, • Attending and, where appropriate, representing clients at interim hearings.\n, • Maintaining high standards of client care, confidentiality and file management.\n\n Compliance & Financial Management \n The successful candidate will be expected to maintain excellent standards of compliance and financial management, including: \n\n • Ensuring sufficient funds are held on account for solicitors’ costs and counsel’s fees, or that suitable alternative funding is in place.\n, • Preparing regular client invoices and monitoring costs throughout matters.\n, • Correctly applying Anti-Money Laundering regulations and relevant procedures.\n, • Maintaining files in accordance with the firm’s departmental procedures, professional rules and relevant quality standards, including ISO 9001 and the Specialist Quality Mark where applicable.\n, • Maintaining accurate and timely time recording.\n, • Working in accordance with any relevant third-party funding requirements.\n\n Business Development \n The role will also involve contributing to the continued growth and development of the Family department and wider firm. This will include: \n\n • Building and maintaining professional networks and undertaking approximately 50 hours of marketing/business development activity per year.\n, • Supporting the development and progression of the department and firm.\n, • Attending relevant internal and external training and professional development courses.\n, • Working towards a target of 1,200 chargeable hours per annum.\n, • Meeting the financial billing target set by the Head of Department.\n\n About You \n We are looking for a Family Solicitor who is keen to develop their career within a respected regional practice. \n You will ideally have: \n\n • Strong experience across family law, particularly financial remedy work.\n, • Experience of dealing with mid- to high-net-worth financial matters would be advantageous.\n, • Excellent attention to detail and a strong understanding of professional and regulatory obligations.\n, • Excellent communication and client management skills.\n, • A practical, commercial and solution-focused approach.\n, • The ability to manage a caseload effectively and work to deadlines.\n, • A willingness to contribute to business development and the continued growth of the team.\n, • Flexibility to work across the firm’s offices and, where required, at client premises.\n\n What’s on Offer \n The firm offers a comprehensive package, including: \n\n • Competitive salary\n, • Hybrid working – up to 2 days from home per week\n, • Excellent benefits & Annual Leave package\n\n Apply Now \n Apply now for immediate consideration!