Associate Family Solicitor – Full-Time, Permanent

Legal Southwest; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Legal Southwest, une firme de droit en pleine croissance à Plymouth, recherche un Associate Solicitor pour rejoindre son équipe de droit de la famille. Le candidat idéal aura une solide expérience en gestion de cas complexes, notamment des questions de divorce et de droits des enfants. L’opportunité offre un environnement flexible, de développement de carrière et un cadre collaboratif.

Benefits

Opportunités de développement de carrière

Environnement de travail collaboratif

Options de travail hybride

Qualifications

• Expérience en droit de la famille, idéalement en tant que Solicitor Associé.
• Compétences en advocacy devant les tribunaux.
• Compréhension des alternatives de résolution des conflits souhaitable.

Responsibilities

• Gérer votre propre charge de cas de l'instruction à la résolution.
• Conseiller les clients avec empathie et perspicacité stratégique.
• Représenter les clients devant le tribunal et dans les processus de RDR.

Skills

Advocacy

Empathy

Communication

Client-focused approach

Technical expertise in financial law

Education

Qualified Lawyer

Job description

Location: Plymouth (with hybrid working options)

We are delighted to be working in partnership with a highly regarded, forward-thinking law firm in Plymouth that is seeking to recruit an Associate Solicitor to join their thriving Family Law team. This is a full-time, permanent position with excellent opportunities for flexible and remote working.

About the Firm
Following a period of significant growth, this respected regional firm is continuing to expand and is keen to bring in an ambitious and compassionate Family Lawyer to join its specialist team. With a clear strategic plan for further development, this is a superb opportunity for an experienced solicitor looking to take the next step in their career within a progressive and supportive environment.

The Family Team
This is a well-established and close-knit team with an excellent reputation for delivering sensitive, pragmatic, and results-driven advice to clients during some of life’s most challenging times. The work is both varied and high quality, encompassing:

• Divorce and separation

• Financial remedy proceedings, including complex asset division

• Private children law matters and child arrangement orders

• Cohabitation disputes and agreements

• Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements

• Domestic abuse and protective injunctions

About the Role
We’re looking to speak with experienced Family Solicitors – ideally at Associate level – who can confidently manage a caseload involving divorce, finances, and private law children matters from start to finish. You should have strong technical expertise in complex financial remedy work, including cases involving businesses, pensions, and property portfolios.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a client-focused approach, combining legal precision with emotional intelligence and excellent communication skills. Court advocacy experience is essential, and a sound understanding of alternative dispute resolution options is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Managing your own caseload from instruction to resolution

• Advising clients with empathy and strategic insight

• Representing clients at court and through ADR processes

• Supporting junior team members through mentoring and supervision

• Actively contributing to business development and the wider profile of the Family team

Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and growing firm that truly values its people. You’ll benefit from a collaborative culture, career development opportunities, and a flexible approach to hybrid working. If you’re looking to be part of a firm that blends professionalism with a genuine commitment to its clients and colleagues, we’d love to hear from you.

Please get in touch if you would like more information on this role or send us your CV below in complete confidence and we will get back to you.

Legal Southwest will never, without exception, send out your CV without your prior knowledge or consent so please be assured that we treat every application with the utmost confidentiality.