Family Solicitor – Cornwall

Legal Southwest; Newquay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded legal practice in Cornwall is seeking a Family Solicitor to join their friendly team. You'll manage various family law cases, work closely with an experienced Managing Partner, and enjoy a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will be qualified solicitors with a passion for client work and family law. This role offers strong potential for career progression and an excellent work-life balance in a beautiful coastal location.

Benefits

Opportunity for career progression

Supportive team environment

Varied workload

Excellent work-life balance

Qualifications

• Confident managing a mixed caseload of public and private matters.
• Able to handle advocacy and build strong client relationships.
• Keen to develop private client work alongside Legal Aid work.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad range of family law matters including children law and divorce.
• Provide support to the Managing Partner.
• Develop and grow private family and children law instructions.

Skills

Experience in family law

Advocacy skills

Client relationship management

Education

Qualified Solicitor (2+ years PQE)

Job description

Are you a Family Solicitor looking to build your career in beautiful Cornwall, combining rewarding client work with an excellent quality of life?

A well-regarded high street practice with offices in Newquay and Wadebridge is seeking a Family Solicitor to join their friendly and dedicated team. You’ll be working closely with the Managing Partner, a highly experienced family law specialist, providing valuable support while developing your own caseload.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor who enjoys client contact, advocacy, and variety, and who is passionate about helping families navigate sensitive and complex issues.

The Role

You’ll manage a broad range of family law matters, including:

• Public and private children law

• Divorce and separation

• Financial remedy cases

• Domestic abuse and injunction proceedings

• Legal Aid and privately funded matters

The firm undertakes Legal Aid family work, but there is also strong potential to develop and grow private family and children law instructions, with full support from the management team.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor (ideally 2+ years PQE) with experience in family law

• Confident managing a mixed caseload of public and private matters

• Able to handle advocacy and build strong client relationships

• Keen to develop private client work alongside Legal Aid work

• Passionate about delivering a high level of service within a supportive, community-focused practice

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work alongside an experienced family law specialist

• Supportive, down-to-earth team environment

• Varied and meaningful workload

• Strong potential for career progression

• Beautiful coastal location with excellent work-life balance

If you’re looking to make a real impact in a friendly, professional firm and enjoy life by the sea, this could be the perfect next step in your family law career.

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