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Date Added: Tue 07/04/2026

Family Solicitor

Canterbury, UK
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Company: HENDERSON SCOTT LIMITED

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: £45000.00 - £80000.00 per annum

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:

  • Handle own caseload and conduct advocacy where required.

  • Manage divorce, finances, private law children, domestic abuse, and cohabitation disputes.

  • Generate private paying work alongside legal aid matters.

  • Work independently while contributing to a collaborative multi-office team.

Requirements:

  • 4+ years PQE in Family Law.

  • Confident advocacy skills and able to manage own cases.

  • Experience with legal aid and private paying clients.

  • Ability to build client relationships and generate business.

  • Professional, proactive, and collaborative.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary with bonus.

  • Hybrid working arrangements.

  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas/New Year.

  • Birthday leave in addition to annual leave.

  • Pension scheme with employer contributions.

  • Health benefits and support staff assistance.

  • Laptop, mobile phone, and cycle to work scheme.

  • Ongoing training, mentorship, and career progression.

  • Bi-annual social events.

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