Family Solicitor

Family Solicitor/Family Lawyer/Chartered Legal Executive (CILEx)

Private Family Law | Hybrid Working | Torquay & Newton Abbot | South Devon

Family Solicitor Job - South Devon

An established and respected law firm in South Devon is looking to appoint a Family Solicitor, Family Lawyer or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEx) to strengthen its growing Private Family Law team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced family law professional seeking high-quality work, genuine career progression and flexible hybrid working.

Whether you are looking to build your career towards senior associate or partnership, this role offers long-term development within a supportive and modern legal practice.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Hybrid working with a mix of office and home working
• Private healthcare
• Flexible working arrangements including full-time, part-time and reduced hours
• Clear progression to senior positions and partnership
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Friendly, collaborative working environment
• High-quality privately funded caseload

The Opportunity

Working within an experienced Family Law department, you will manage a varied caseload of privately funded matters from instruction through to conclusion.

Your work will include:

• Divorce and dissolution proceedings
• Financial settlements and matrimonial finance
• Cohabitation and property disputes
• Private Children Act matters
• Child arrangement orders
• Parental responsibility and specific issue applications
• Separation agreements
• Negotiation and settlement
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships

This is a client-facing role offering autonomy while working alongside experienced family law experts

About You

Applications are welcomed from:

• Family Solicitors
• Family Lawyers
• Chartered Legal Executives (CILEx)
• Fee Earners specialising in Private Family Law

You will ideally have:

• At least 2 years' PQE or equivalent family law experience
• Strong knowledge of privately funded family matters
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• A compassionate and commercial approach
• The ambition to develop your career within a successful regional law firm

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join one of South Devon's well-established legal practices, recognised for delivering outstanding client service and investing in its people.

You'll benefit from:

• Genuine partnership prospects
• Excellent quality private family work
• Flexible hybrid working
• Supportive leadership team
• Strong local reputation and loyal client base
• Long-term career stability and progression

Location

The position can be based from offices in Torquay or Newton Abbot , with hybrid working available.

Commutable from: Exeter, Totnes, Paignton, Teignmouth, Dawlish, Ivybridge, Plymouth, South Hams, Devon

Apply Today

If you're a Family Solicitor, Family Lawyer or Chartered Legal Executive looking for your next opportunity in Torquay, Newton Abbot or South Devon , we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV for immediate consideration.

For a confidential discussion about this vacancy or other Family Law opportunities across Devon and the South West, contact Paul Norman at G2 Legal.

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