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Senior Family LawyerLocation: Canterbury, Whitstable, or Chatham DockyardSalary: CompetitiveWorking Pattern: Flexible working with a minimum of 2 days in the office
Are you an experienced Family Lawyer seeking an exciting new challenge?
Our client, a well-established law firm, is looking for a dedicated and highly skilled Family Lawyer with over 10 years of post-qualification experience to join their expanding team of seven specialist solicitors.
Why Join Our Client?
Our client is a respected and growing law firm that values professionalism, client care, and career progression. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative team, where your expertise will be recognised and rewarded. In return for your dedication, our client offers:
- Bonus scheme
- Company pension
- Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
- Private medical & dental insurance
- Health cash plan
- Life assurance
- Employee discounts
- Long service awards
- Purchase of additional leave
- Annual social events
- Flu jabs
The Role:
As a Senior Family Lawyer, you will provide expert legal advice and representation on a wide range of private family law matters. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Advising clients on all aspects of Private Family Law, including child-related disputes, divorce proceedings, financial remedy negotiations, injunctive applications, disputes between unmarried couples, and pre- and post-marital agreements.
- Independently managing a busy caseload with appropriate support where required.
- Conducting advocacy in the Family Court where appropriate.
- Providing high-quality client service with a sensitive and sympathetic approach.
- Ensuring strict compliance with file and risk management policies.
- Engaging in business development and marketing activities to promote the firm.
- Supervising and mentoring junior colleagues as required.
About You:
To succeed in this role, you will need:
- A qualified solicitor or CILEx lawyer with at least 10 years PQE.
- Proven experience working in private practice, advising clients on a range of family law matters.
- A strong track record of handling matrimonial financial cases, including business accounting and pension-related issues.
- Advocacy experience in the Family Court (preferred but not essential).
- Exceptional client care skills with the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively.
- Strong analytical, organisational, and IT skills (experience with Microsoft Office and a legal document management system is preferred).
- A proactive, team-oriented approach with a commercial mindset.
- The ability to travel between offices and attend meetings when required (full driving licence preferred but not essential).
This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned Family Lawyer to join a highly regarded firm where you can make a meaningful impact while enjoying excellent career prospects and benefits.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in this opportunity, click the APPLY button now to submit your application!
Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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