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Family Solicitor

TSR-Legal

Tiverton

Hybrid

GBP 50,000 - 60,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

A leading law firm in Tiverton seeks a Family Solicitor to handle diverse family law cases, including divorce and children matters. With a supportive team culture and strong bonus potential, this position offers an opportunity for career growth in a respected firm, valuing client care and professional development.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to 15% on billing
Supportive hybrid working model
Career progression and development opportunities

Qualifications

  • NQ to 5 years' PQE in Family Law.
  • Commitment to high levels of client care.

Responsibilities

  • Handle a varied caseload of privately funded family matters.
  • Advise clients with a compassionate approach.

Skills

Communication
Client care
Proactive attitude

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Family Solicitor

Location: Tiverton or North Devon
Salary: Up to £50,000 (DOE)
Working Arrangement: Hybrid (initial on-site expectation)

About the Role

Join a long-established and highly respected regional law firm with a reputation for high-quality private family work and exceptional staff retention. The firm operates collaboratively across departments, with a team culture built on support, longevity, and professional growth. With continued client demand and increasing caseloads, an opportunity has arisen for a Family Solicitor to join the growing team in either their South Westoffices.

You’ll be part of a close-knit department known for its loyalty to clients and team-first mindset. The family team is small but incredibly stable, with team members typically staying for 10+ years. You’ll be joining a firm that offers real progression, excellent internal support, and strong bonus potential for those who want to build a career in family law.

About the Role

A new opportunity has arisen for a Family Solicitor with NQ to 5 years’ PQE to join a dynamic and growing team. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of your caseload and play a key role in the department’s future growth. The role will involve:

  • Handling a varied caseload of privately funded family matters, including divorce, separation, children matters, and some financial remedy.
  • Advising clients with a compassionate and pragmatic approach.
  • Working closely with senior solicitors and gaining hands-on support where needed.
  • Reporting into a 5+ PQE fee earner while benefiting from firm-wide collaboration.
  • Participating in internal knowledge sharing and on-the-job training.

To be successful in this role, you will:

  • Be a qualified solicitor with NQ to 5 years’ PQE in Family Law.
  • Be confident, proactive, and ready to grow within a close-knit and long-standing team.
  • Demonstrate strong communication skills and a genuine interest in private family work.
  • Ideally have some experience or interest in family finance (though this is not essential).
  • Be committed to delivering high levels of client care and service.
  • Thrive in a team-focused, collaborative environment with a strong ethical approach.

What You’ll Get in Return

  • Competitive salary up to circa £50,000, depending on experience.
  • Bonus scheme worth 15% on billing above 3x salary –with typical bonuses between £10k-£20k per year.
  • Supportive and flexible hybrid working model (NQs expected full-time on-site initially).
  • A long-standing, friendly team environment where the average tenure exceeds 10 years.
  • A firm with a strong reputation in the market and more work than people – clients are often happy to wait for the right solicitor.
  • Career progression and personal development encouraged through internal support and mentoring.

For a confidential discussion on this role, please contact James at TSR Legal directly on 02920 388100 or james@tsrlegal.co.uk in complete confidence.

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