About this role
Role: Family Solicitor
Location: Canterbury (Hybrid - office & remote)
Experience: 4+ PQE
Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits
Type: Full-time, Permanent
A top-ranked Legal 500 and Chambers firm is looking for a Family Solicitor to join their Canterbury office. You will manage a diverse caseload covering private law children, divorce/financial matters, domestic abuse, and unmarried/cohabitation disputes, including legal aid and private paying work.
Key Responsibilities:
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Handle own caseload and conduct advocacy where required.
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Manage divorce, finances, private law children, domestic abuse, and cohabitation disputes.
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Generate private paying work alongside legal aid matters.
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Work independently while contributing to a collaborative multi-office team.
Requirements:
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4+ years PQE in Family Law.
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Confident advocacy skills and able to manage own cases.
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Experience with legal aid and private paying clients.
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Ability to build client relationships and generate business.
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Professional, proactive, and collaborative.
Benefits:
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Competitive salary with bonus.
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Hybrid working arrangements.
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25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas/New Year.
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Birthday leave in addition to annual leave.
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Pension scheme with employer contributions.
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Health benefits and support staff assistance.
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Laptop, mobile phone, and cycle to work scheme.
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Ongoing training, mentorship, and career progression.
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Bi-annual social events.
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Contract Type
Permanent
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Specialism
Legal
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Working pattern
Full Time
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Job ref
BBBH135098
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Expiry date
07 May 2026
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