Family Solicitor

This legal 500 ranked firm has offices across the South East with a strong reputation and is now looking to grow and expand its Family department.

This firm encourages hybrid working to their fee earners and offers a genuine sense of work-life balance which is hard to find in other firms of this size.

The firm

This firm boasts one of the region's best reputations in the county and as a result, is often considered the 'go-to firm' in the area. They have been operating for over 30 years resulting in most of their work coming from either referral work, or recommendations.

They encourage a genuinely supportive environment which is supplemented by their focus on work-life balance and social life, often planning weekly events for lawyers and support staff alike creating a unique blend that many law firms struggle to master.

The firm offers services ranging from individual advice, to services to businesses giving them a comprehensive outlook on the legal market. Lawyers come from Top 200/Legal 500 backgrounds to maintain a quality level of work.

Their plans for growth really stand this firm ahead of the curve. They are looking to expand each one of their practice areas in the years to come, making them a much more progressive firm in comparison to their competitors.

The role

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Family Lawyer to join a flourishing team based in Uckfield, East Sussex.

In this role, you will be joining an established and growing family team of 3 Fee Earners with plenty of support. You will be contributing to the already sizable success of a thriving Family team that deals exclusively with privately funded family matters.

You'll be handling a caseload including divorce proceedings, financial remedy, co-habitee disputes and private children matters. The firm has a strong and affluent client base which has been strongly developed over the years.

Requirements

• You will be Family Solicitor or Legal Executive with 4+ years PQE (although more senior applicants are encouraged)
• You will have good caseload exposure in privately funded matters
• You will have an eye for detail, views for progression and a forward-thinking manner

Whats on offer?

• An exciting position with a growing family team
• An above market rate salary dependant on experience
• A market leading benefits package including hybrid/flexible working

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Family Solicitor to join a reputable firm, within a well-established department based in Uckfield, East Sussex.