Family Law Solicitor

Venn Group, Manchester; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/Remote options

Competitive hourly rates

Immediate start options

Job summary

Venn Group is recruiting experienced Family Law Solicitors for flexible locum assignments across the South West. Roles include managing a diverse Family Law caseload with hybrid and remote options available, suitable for solicitors seeking flexibility and immediate or short-notice starts.

Candidates should hold a current practising certificate and have strong Family Law experience. The opportunities offer competitive hourly rates and potential for extensions across reputable law firms.

Qualifications

• Current practising certificate (admitted solicitor)
• Strong experience in Family Law
• Ability to manage a caseload independently
• Excellent client care and communication skills
• Practical and commercially minded approach
• Locum experience is desirable but not essential

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied Family Law caseload including divorces, financial remedies, private children matters, and child arrangements.
• Handle domestic abuse matters, cohabitation disputes, and matrimonial finance issues.
• Prepare and progress pre- and post-nuptial agreements as required.
• Maintain high-quality legal advice and build strong client relationships throughout each matter.

Skills

Client care

Communication skills

Caseload management

Commercially minded

Job description

Locum Family Law Solicitor – South West

Location: South West – Hybrid / Remote Options
Job Type: Locum / Temporary
Duration: Flexible
Start Date: Immediate / Short Notice
Rate: Competitive, dependent on experience

We are currently seeking experienced Family Law Solicitors for a range of locum opportunities with established law firms across the South West.

These opportunities are ideal for solicitors looking for flexible locum assignments, whether you are immediately available or planning your next move.

The Role

Depending on the assignment, you may be responsible for managing a varied Family Law caseload, including:

• Divorce and separation
• Financial remedies
• Private children matters
• Child arrangement orders
• Domestic abuse matters
• Cohabitation disputes
• Matrimonial finance
• Pre- and post-nuptial agreements

You will be expected to manage your own caseload, provide high-quality legal advice and maintain strong client relationships throughout each matter.

About You

We are interested in speaking with Family Law Solicitors who have:

• A current practising certificate
• Strong experience in Family Law
• The ability to manage a caseload independently
• Excellent client care and communication skills
• A practical and commercially minded approach
• Previous locum experience is desirable but not essential

Why Consider a Locum Role?

• Flexible assignments across the South West
• Hybrid and remote opportunities available
• Competitive hourly rates
• Immediate and short-notice requirements
• Opportunities with reputable law firms
• Potential for extensions and longer-term assignments

If you are a Family Law Solicitor considering your next locum opportunity, we would be keen to hear from you. We have a range of requirements across the South West and can discuss assignments based on your experience, availability and preferred working arrangements.