Family Law Solicitor

TSR-Legal; Tiverton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded regional law firm in Devon is seeking an experienced Family Law Solicitor to manage a broad caseload including divorce and children matters. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement and the opportunity to be part of a supportive and experienced team, focusing on client care and professional development.

Benefits

Hybrid working structure

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' PQE in Family Law.
• Experience across finance and children-related matters.
• Ability to run own caseload independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of family matters including divorce and financial remedy proceedings.
• Conduct hearings and draft orders.
• Advise clients through contested proceedings with professionalism.

Skills

Client care

Communication

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive

Job description

Family Law Solicitor
Location: Devon – Tiverton or North Devon
Salary: Up to £55,000 (DOE)
Working Arrangement: Hybrid (initial on-site expectation)

About the Role
A well-regarded and progressive regional law firm with multiple offices across Devon is seeking a talented Family Law Solicitor (minimum 3 years PQE) to join its dedicated team. Known for its supportive culture and strong local reputation, the firm offers a flexible working environment with the option of hybrid working for the right candidate.

This is a full-time, standalone role suited to a confident and capable solicitor who can manage a broad caseload of family matters. You will play a key role in the department’s continued growth, working closely with the Partner and Head of Family.

The role will involve:

• Managing a varied caseload of divorce and financial remedy proceedings, private law children matters, and non-molestation injunctions.
• Conducting hearings, drafting orders, and instructing counsel where appropriate.
• Advising clients through contested proceedings with professionalism and empathy.
• Occasionally handling cases involving social services, guardianship applications, and related matters.
• Supporting the team’s wider success with a proactive, solutions-led approach.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Be a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with a minimum of 3 years’ PQE in Family Law.
• Have experience across both finance and children-related matters.
• Be confident running your own caseload independently.
• Demonstrate strong client care and communication skills.
• Be comfortable attending hearings and briefing counsel.

What You’ll Get in Return

• Salary up to £55,000 depending on experience.
• Hybrid working structure once established.
• Opportunity to be part of a supportive and collegiate team.
• Ongoing professional development in a respected regional firm.

For a confidential discussion on this role, please contact James at TSR Legal directly on 02920 388100 or [e-mail] in complete confidence.