Family Solicitor

Location: Exeter, Devon
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time or Part-time
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Family Solicitor to join an established and busy Children and Domestic Abuse team at a well-regarded law firm in Exeter.

Due to a significant increase in instructions and continued demand for legal aid services, our client is looking to recruit a Family Solicitor to join their growing team.

The successful candidate will primarily undertake legally aided children and domestic abuse matters, supporting clients through often sensitive and challenging circumstances.

There may also be opportunities to undertake privately funded children matters where appropriate, although the majority of the caseload will consist of legal aid work.

Recognising the nature of legally aided work, the firm offers significantly reduced billing targets, allowing lawyers to focus on delivering high-quality advice and achieving the best possible outcomes for their clients.

• Managing a caseload of children law and domestic abuse matters, predominantly funded through legal aid.
• Providing clear, practical and compassionate legal advice to clients.
• Representing and supporting clients throughout legal proceedings.
• Preparing legal documentation, applications and court papers.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues within the established Family Law team.
• Maintaining high standards of client care and professional service.

• A qualified Solicitor with experience in Family Law, particularly children matters and domestic abuse.
• Ideally, experience handling legally aided family matters.
• Strong communication, organisational and case management skills.
• A compassionate and professional approach when dealing with vulnerable clients.
• The ability to manage a caseload independently whilst working as part of a supportive team.

• An opportunity to join an established and busy Family Law team.
• A consistent flow of work and an existing caseload.
• Significantly reduced billing targets to reflect the nature of legal aid work.
• Full-time or part-time working arrangements considered.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Competitive salary dependent on experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Family Solicitor who enjoys working in children law and domestic abuse matters and is looking to join a firm with a strong commitment to providing access to justice.