Family Solicitor

Family Solicitor – Gillingham or Sittingbourne

A well-regarded regional law firm is seeking a Family Solicitor to join its established Family Law team. This role offers the opportunity to handle a varied and high-quality caseload while contributing to the continued growth and profile of the department.

The Role

You will manage a broad range of family law matters, providing clear, supportive and outcome-focused advice to clients. The position involves both office-based and remote client meetings and requires strong organisational skills, excellent client care and a proactive approach to managing workflow and risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising on all aspects of family law, including separation, divorce and financial remedy proceedings


• Handling children matters and applications relating to arrangements or disputes.


• Managing domestic abuse and domestic violence injunction cases


• Advising on TOLATA claims and associated disputes


• Drafting legal documents such as Cohabitation Agreements and Prenuptial Agreements.


• Meeting clients both in-office and remotely, as required


• Maintaining strong financial control, including billing, cash flow and compliance with internal procedures


• Supporting colleagues during absence and contributing to collaborative team working


• Ensuring risk and file management procedures are followed consistently


• Supervising junior fee-earners where appropriate

You will be a capable, confident family law practitioner with strong communication skills and a client-centred approach.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive, or equivalent


• Experience across a full range of family law matters


• Typically 2+ years' PQE, though all candidates with appropriate experience will be considered


• Ability to manage a personal caseload independently


• Competent use of case management and practice management systems


• Strong billing discipline aligned with time recording and agreed fee structures


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Reliable, adaptable and committed to delivering high-quality client service

• Willingness to support departmental marketing, networking and profile-raising initiatives


• Strong IT literacy and ability to work efficiently in a modern legal environment

• Opportunity to join a respected, people-focused regional firm


• Varied and rewarding caseload in a supportive, collaborative environment


• Clear scope for professional development and contribution to departmental growth

• Online: Apply with your updated CV via the provided link


• Contact: For immediate consideration, contact Robert Rowland at G2 Legal

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