Family Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive

Legal Southwest Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Legal Southwest Ltd is seeking an experienced Family Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join their growing Family Law department in Plymouth. You will manage your own caseload across divorce, financial settlements, private children matters and injunctions, providing expert advice and exceptional client care.

You'll work in a supportive, collaborative environment with clear career development opportunities, handle case management, billing and regulatory compliance, and contribute to the

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with family law experience.
• Experience managing a caseload including divorce, finances and private children matters.
• Knowledge of Legal Aid Agency procedures would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of family law matters independently.
• Advising clients on divorce, separation, financial matters and children disputes.
• Handling injunction proceedings and preparing relevant legal documentation.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, ensuring excellent levels of client care.
• Managing files in accordance with regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Maintaining accurate records and managing billing and financial targets.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and supporting the wider department.

Skills

Excellent communication

Client care

Organisational skills

Billing and financial management

Independent working

Team collaboration

Drafting, research and analytical

Microsoft Office

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Family Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join a well‑established and growing law firm.

Our client is seeking a motivated and personable legal professional to join their busy Family Law department. The firm offers a supportive and collaborative working environment, together with excellent opportunities for career development and progression.

The Role:

The successful candidates will manage their own caseload of family law matters, providing professional advice and support to clients across a range of issues, including divorce, financial settlements, private children matters and injunction proceedings.

Responsibilities will include:

• Managing a varied caseload of family law matters independently.
• Advising clients on divorce, separation, financial matters and children disputes.
• Handling injunction proceedings and preparing relevant legal documentation.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, ensuring excellent levels of client care.
• Managing files in accordance with regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Maintaining accurate records and managing billing and financial targets.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and supporting the wider department.

Some matters may involve Legal Aid funding, so previous knowledge of Legal Aid Agency procedures would be advantageous.

Skills and Experience:

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with previous family law experience.
• Experience managing a caseload of family matters, particularly divorce, finances and private children proceedings.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A proactive, professional and approachable manner.
• Good drafting, research and analytical skills.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of billing and financial management.
• Confident using legal case management systems and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a supportive team.

Benefits:

Our client offers a competitive salary and attractive benefits package, together with a friendly and supportive working environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established firm with a growing Family Law department, offering long‑term career prospects and opportunities for professional development.

Legal Southwest will never, without exception, send out your CV without your prior knowledge or consent so please be assured that we treat every application with the utmost confidentiality.