Family Law Associate - Plymouth

Chadwick Nott; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal firm in Plymouth seeks a compassionate Family Law Associate. You will handle cases involving divorce, separation, and complex financial settlements. Candidates should have strong advocacy skills and experience in private law children matters. The role offers autonomy and the opportunity to mentor junior lawyers within a collaborative team.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in handling divorce, separation, and child arrangement cases.
• Proven ability to independently manage a caseload.
• Interest in mentoring junior lawyers.

Responsibilities

• Handle divorce and separation matters from start to finish.
• Manage high-value financial remedy and asset division cases.
• Support clients in child arrangements and private law children disputes.
• Advise on cohabitation issues and nuptial agreements.

Skills

Experience in financial cases

Strong advocacy skills

Negotiation skills

Emotional intelligence

Education

Qualified Family Solicitor

Job description

Family Law Associate - Plymouth

This Legal 500 ranked firm are on the lookout for a compassionate, confident Family Law Solicitor to join their growing team in Plymouth.

About the Role
You'll work with individuals navigating some of life's most sensitive challenges - divorce, separation, child arrangements, and complex financial settlements. From high-net-worth clients to working parents, your advice will be strategic, empathetic, and focused on practical results.

You'll handle your own caseload from start to finish, including:

• Divorce and separation matters
• High-value financial remedy and asset division
• Child arrangements and private law children disputes
• Cohabitation issues and nuptial agreements
• Domestic abuse cases and protective injunctions

My client are particularly keen to hear from those with experience in complex financial cases involving business assets, pensions, and property portfolios. Advocacy experience is essential, and confidence in ADR or negotiation settings will set you apart.

What We're Looking For

• A qualified Family Solicitor (ideally at Associate level)
• Strong experience in finances and private law children matters
• A steady, strategic approach paired with emotional intelligence
• Proven ability to run files independently while being a team player
• An interest in mentoring junior lawyers and supporting team development

Why Join ?
This role offers the best of both worlds, autonomy over your work and the support of a close-knit, collaborative team. There's scope to get involved in business development, shape the future of the department, and grow with a practice that's going places.

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

(t) 0117 917 1929
(m) 07435 943574
(e) [e-mail]

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*