As a Family Solicitor, you will handle a varied caseload of private client family work. This will include:
Divorce and separation proceedings
Financial settlements, including complex and high-value matters
Private law children disputes, including residence, contact, and parental responsibility
Pre- and post-nuptial agreements
Cohabitation and separation agreements
Advising high-net-worth individuals on asset protection and family wealth matters
You will be expected to manage your own caseload from initial instruction to conclusion, provide exceptional client care, and contribute to the growth of the department through building strong client and referrer relationships.
The ideal candidate will:
Be a qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with proven experience in family law.
Have a strong background in privately funded family work.
Demonstrate excellent communication, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
Be client-focused, empathetic, and commercially aware.
Be able to manage a busy caseload independently while working collaboratively with colleagues.
Join a well-established firm with an excellent reputation in family law.
Handle quality privately funded work with clients who value tailored, personal advice.
Benefit from a supportive environment that encourages career progression.
Enjoy a competitive salary and a strong work-life balance in the heart of Devon.
Role: Family Solicitor
Location: Newton Abbot, Devon
Hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
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Family Solicitor – Newton Abbot • Highweek, England, GB
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