Family Solicitor

Venn Group; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Venn Group is recruiting a Family Solicitor to join an established regional law firm in Devon. You will manage a varied caseload of family law matters, providing clear, practical advice to individuals and families navigating sensitive personal circumstances.

You will handle matters from initial instruction through to resolution, working with clients to understand their needs and achieve the best possible outcomes.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales with experience in Family Law.
• Experience managing a family law caseload with an appropriate level of autonomy.
• Strong knowledge of divorce, financial remedy matters and private children law.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills.
• Confident handling sensitive and emotionally challenging situations with professionalism and empathy.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing deadlines.
• A proactive, client-focused approach with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a wider team.
• Commercial awareness and an interest in developing client relationships and generating new work.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of family law matters, including divorce, separation, financial remedy proceedings and private children matters.
• Advise clients on matrimonial finances, property division, maintenance and financial settlements.
• Handle matters relating to child arrangements, parental responsibility and other private children disputes.
• Draft legal documents, applications, statements and correspondence to a high standard.
• Represent clients in negotiations and work towards settlements through appropriate dispute resolution methods, including mediation where suitable.
• Prepare cases for court proceedings and liaise with counsel and other professionals when required.
• Provide clear, sensitive and commercially appropriate advice throughout the legal process.
• Maintain regular communication with clients, keeping them informed of progress, costs and relevant developments.
• Manage deadlines, maintain accurate file records and ensure compliance with professional and regulatory requirements.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, local professionals and referral sources.
• Contribute to business development activities and help raise the profile of the family law department.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver an efficient and high-quality service.

Skills

Family Law experience

Drafting & negotiation

Client communication

Case management

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales

Job description

Family Solicitor

Location: Devon
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, with flexible and hybrid working options subject to agreement.

The Role

An established regional law firm is looking to recruit a Family Solicitor to join its team in Devon.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and client-focused solicitor to manage a varied caseload of family law matters, providing clear, practical advice to individuals and families navigating sensitive personal circumstances.

You will handle matters from initial instruction through to resolution, working closely with clients to understand their needs and achieve the best possible outcomes. The role offers the opportunity to develop your expertise within a supportive team, build strong client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of family law matters, including divorce, separation, financial remedy proceedings and private children matters.

• Advise clients on matrimonial finances, property division, maintenance and financial settlements.

• Handle matters relating to child arrangements, parental responsibility and other private children disputes.

• Draft legal documents, applications, statements and correspondence to a high standard.

• Represent clients in negotiations and work towards settlements through appropriate dispute resolution methods, including mediation where suitable.

• Prepare cases for court proceedings and liaise with counsel and other professionals when required.

• Provide clear, sensitive and commercially appropriate advice throughout the legal process.

• Maintain regular communication with clients, keeping them informed of progress, costs and relevant developments.

• Manage deadlines, maintain accurate file records and ensure compliance with professional and regulatory requirements.

• Build and maintain relationships with clients, local professionals and referral sources.

• Contribute to business development activities and help raise the profile of the family law department.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver an efficient and high-quality service.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales with experience in Family Law.

• Experience managing a family law caseload with an appropriate level of autonomy.

• Strong knowledge of divorce, financial remedy matters and private children law.

• Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills.

• Confident handling sensitive and emotionally challenging situations with professionalism and empathy.

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing deadlines.

• A proactive, client-focused approach with excellent attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a wider team.

• Commercial awareness and an interest in developing client relationships and generating new work.

Desirable:

• Membership of Resolution or a commitment to constructive, non-confrontational approaches to family law.

• Experience with Legal Aid matters, where relevant to the department's caseload.

• Experience supporting or supervising junior colleagues.