A leading Legal 500 law firm are currently seeking a newly qualified (NQ) - 4 year PQE Family Solicitor to join their team in Maidstone. This firm have won a variety of awards and are recognised for their forward thinking and dynamic approach. The large team comprises of Partners/Senior Solicitors, Solicitors/Legal Executives, Paralegals and secretarial support, and there is a strong bond and supportive culture.

The main function of this role is to provide high quality advice in relation to divorce and children matters under the supervision of a partner, assisting them in relation to their caseload as well as running your own small case load. Key responsibilities will include:
-Producing documents required for court such as Forms E, First Appointment Documentation, Statements and Consent Orders.
-Attending hearings/trials with Counsel.
-Trial preparation to include the drafting of Preliminary Documentation and ensure the Trial Bundles are practice direction compliant.
-Liaising with clients over the telephone and in correspondence both on your own matters and on other files which you are involved in.
-Undertaking legal research as required.
-Working to and achieving targets

Applications are being considered by those who offer the following:
-NQ 4 yrs PQE
-Previous experience of working with a Family department and a genuine interest in Family work
-Some familiarity with the Legal Research tool PLC would be beneficial
-Solid IT skills
-A clean driving licence, access to a car and a willingness to attend meetings out of the office
-Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team not only in Family but with internal teams across the business
-Commercial awareness as we act for many owner managed businesses
-Client focus
-The ability to work well under pressure, manage a varied workload and effectively manage your time
-A good eye for detail, presentation and overall high work standards
-Willingness to learn and develop
-The ability to build and sustain relationships
-An enthusiastic and proactive approach
-The desire to assist in marketing initiatives

You will be rewarded with a generous basic salary, bonus (up to 8%) plus full benefits package. There are genuine opportunities for progression and you will be joining a firm who have been recognised for their training and development.