Family Solicitor Opportunity

Legal Southwest; Exmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected law firm in Exmouth is seeking an experienced Family Solicitor to join their team. The ideal candidate will possess at least five years of family law experience and demonstrate strong organisational skills. The role offers career advancement opportunities, including the potential for partnership. Ideal applicants will be personable, confident, and capable of managing their own caseload while contributing positively to the team.

Qualifications

• At least five years’ experience managing one's own caseload.
• Proven track record in family law matters.
• Familiarity with electronic filing processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality legal advice across family law matters.
• Mentor and supervise junior colleagues.
• Contribute to team and firm-wide values.

Skills

Organisational skills

Ability to manage high volumes of work

Resilience under pressure

Personable and confident

Articulate communication

Education

Solicitor qualification (or equivalent)

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

The Role:

A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced Family Solicitor to join a respected team in Exmouth. The successful applicant will play a key role within a busy department, providing high-quality legal advice and client care across a broad spectrum of family law matters. These will include divorce, civil partnerships, separation, cohabitation disputes, financial settlements, and children matters. Knowledge of the legal aid system would be advantageous.

Skills and Experience:

The appointed candidate will be a qualified Solicitor (or equivalent) with at least five years’ experience of independently managing their own caseload. A proven track record of handling a variety of family matters will be highly regarded. Strong organisational skills, the ability to manage high volumes of work, and resilience under pressure are essential.

Applicants should be personable, confident, and articulate, with the ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a wider team. Familiarity with case management systems and electronic filing processes would be beneficial.

The Candidate:

The role requires an enthusiastic, motivated professional with aspirations to supervise and mentor junior colleagues. While working to the firm’s policies on risk management and supervision, the successful candidate will also contribute positively to team and firm-wide values.

This position offers genuine prospects for progression, with opportunities to build and lead a team and the potential for associate or partnership status. Networking and representing the firm at external events will also form part of the role.

Applications are welcomed from practitioners who may not meet every requirement but can demonstrate strong potential, commitment, and a genuine enthusiasm for family law.

Contact:

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