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Family Solicitor

Employer
JMC Legal Recruitment
Location
England, Kent, Canterbury
Salary
£48000 - £60000 per annum
Closing date
19 Dec 2018
Reference
BBBH8999

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Practice area
Family
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
Full time
PQE
4 years, 5 years, 6 years, 7 years+, Partner
Position
Solicitor
Sector
Private practice

Job Details

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 offer 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 are on the oldest practice 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 are specialist in services for individuals as well as businesses. Within their departments they boost the most reputable Private Client departments, as well as real estate and employment teams. They have specific specialism advising agricultural, farming and rural businesses and are recognised 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 Family Solicitor to join this flourishing heavyweight Family practice in their Canterbury, Kent office.


The team find 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 will Ideally have at least 4 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.


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


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

Company

JMC Legal Recruitment are a National legal recruitment agency with offices in London, Bristol and New York. Working with Top law firms, a refreshing approach.

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