Family Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive

Tozers LLP; Newton Abbot; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prominent family law team in the South West, dedicated to representing children and families in critical legal matters. This role involves managing a diverse caseload, including public and private law cases, while providing essential support to colleagues. The firm values its employees, fostering a culture of growth and development. With a commitment to high-quality work and a supportive environment, this is an excellent opportunity for a motivated legal professional looking to make a significant impact in family law.

Qualifications

• Must be a member of the Children’s Panel.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage and conduct your own caseload.
• Assist other fee earners when necessary.

Skills

Advocacy Skills

IT Proficiency

Administrative Skills

Education

Membership of the Children’s Panel

Job description

Job Details

• HOURS: Full Time
• CONTRACT: Permanent
• TEAM: Family
• LOCATION: Newton Abbot
• FLEXIBLE/REMOTE: No
• REFERENCE: 23-1FAM
• DEADLINE: 18th May 2025

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About the Team

Our specialist team in Newton Abbot is one of the largest in the South West. We represent children, parents, and grandparents involved in care proceedings, private law applications, divorce, and injunction matters. A significant portion of our work involves public law proceedings, where we are instructed by CAFCASS.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Be Doing

You will manage and conduct your own caseload and assist other fee earners when necessary. The caseload includes public law, private law, and rule 16.4 appointments.

Candidate Requirements

What We’re Looking For

You should be a member of the Children’s Panel, able to work independently and as part of a team. Good advocacy skills, IT proficiency, and administrative skills are essential.

Qualifications

What You’ll Have

Membership of the Children’s Panel.

What We Offer

What We Have

We value our people as our most important asset. We are committed to supporting our teams, fostering a culture of challenge and support, and investing in training and development to help colleagues reach their full potential.

Our core values—high-quality work, healthy growth, and happy teams—are central to our mission. Learn more about our vision, values, commitment to wellbeing, and benefits below.