Family & Matrimonial Lawyer

Location: Orpington, Sevenoaks, Gravesend or Biggin Hill
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Working Pattern: Office Based
Experience: 1+ Year PQE

About the Role

We are recruiting for an experienced Family & Matrimonial Lawyer to join a well-established and highly regarded multi-office law firm with locations across Kent and South East London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Solicitor looking to take ownership of a varied family law caseload while developing their career within a friendly, supportive and progressive firm.

You will handle a broad range of privately funded family and matrimonial matters, including divorce, financial matters and children cases, with genuine file ownership and direct client contact.

The firm offers excellent long-term career prospects, with transparent progression routes towards Senior Associate, Department Head and Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of Family and Matrimonial matters from instruction through to conclusion.
• Advise clients on divorce and separation.
• Handle financial remedy and matrimonial finance matters.
• Advise and represent clients in private children matters.
• Take ownership of files and provide clear, practical and compassionate legal advice.
• Build strong and trusted relationships with clients and relevant external professionals.
• Supervise and mentor junior members of the team.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and Directors across the firm’s offices.
• Use the firm’s web-based Case Management System to progress matters and maintain accurate records.
• Ensure timely billing and support effective cash collection through clear client communication.
• Contribute to marketing and business development activities to help grow the department’s profile.
• Maintain up-to-date legal knowledge through ongoing training and professional development.

About You

To be considered for this position, you will ideally have:

• Qualification as a Solicitor in England & Wales.
• A minimum of 1 year’s PQE.
• Experience independently running a full Family & Matrimonial caseload.
• Strong experience across divorce, matrimonial finances and children matters.
• Excellent communication and client-care skills.
• The ability to provide clear, sensitive and practical advice to clients, often during difficult and emotional circumstances.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Resilience and the ability to perform well under pressure.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good IT skills and confidence using or learning case management systems.

Desirable Experience

The following would be advantageous but is not essential:

• Resolution membership or membership of another recognised Law Society Family scheme, or currently working towards membership.
• Experience handling complex family and matrimonial matters.
• Previous experience within a Lexcel-accredited or similarly accredited law firm.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive firm where you can enjoy high-quality privately funded work alongside genuine opportunities to develop your career.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary, reviewed annually.
• Performance-related bonus.
• Clear salary banding aligned with experience.
• Genuine progression opportunities to Senior Associate, Department Head and Director.
• Regular career development conversations.
• Structured training and support with professional qualifications.
• Good holiday allowance.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Life Assurance.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Assistance with childcare costs.
• Opportunity to benefit from the Company Car Policy after one year’s service.
• Discounted legal services for you and your family.
• Regular social events and cross-office knowledge sharing.
• Modern, air-conditioned offices.
• Excellent administrative support and paper-light working systems.

The Firm

You’ll be joining a close-knit and collaborative firm with a reputation for providing high-quality legal services exclusively to private-paying clients.

With low staff turnover and a friendly, supportive culture, the firm places a strong emphasis on developing its people and providing genuine opportunities for career progression.

The role can be based at Orpington, Sevenoaks, Gravesend or Biggin Hill, with collaboration between the firm’s offices.

Interested?

Plesae get in touch with the team on [phone removed] or apply today through Kingsgate Recruitment for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.