Family Solicitor PQE

Overview

Family Solicitor - Plymouth - 2+ Years PQE

Location:

Plymouth (with opportunities for remote working)
Type of Role:
Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £50,000 to £65,000 (dependent on experience)

A well established and growing law firm is seeking an experienced Family Solicitor to join its specialist Family team in Plymouth. Following a period of significant expansion and with ambitious plans for further growth, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a supportive, collaborative and client focused environment.

You ll manage your own varied caseload from initial instruction through to conclusion, including:

• Divorce and separation matters
• Financial remedy work, including complex asset division
• Private law children matters and parental responsibility issues
• Cohabitation disputes and agreements
• Pre nuptial and post nuptial agreements
• Domestic abuse matters and protective injunctions

You ll provide strategic, compassionate and outcome focused advice, balancing technical expertise with emotional intelligence. The role requires confidence in handling complex financial cases involving business interests, pensions and property portfolios. Experience representing clients at court hearings is essential, and strong negotiation skills and familiarity with ADR processes are highly valued.

This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:

• 2+ years PQE in family law
• Experience in divorce, finances and private law children matters
• Strong advocacy skills and experience representing clients in court
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Confidence managing a busy and varied caseload independently
• A sensitive, empathetic and client centred approach
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to contribute to team development

The firm offers:

• A close knit, supportive and highly collaborative team culture
• Opportunities for remote working
• High quality, varied and meaningful family law work
• Clear pathways for professional development and progression
• A strong focus on client service and team wellbeing

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you d like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

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The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace.

Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.