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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