Overview
As a Family Solicitor in Plymouth, you will manage a varied family caseload, from divorce and finances to private law children matters, in a supportive, client-focused firm. You will work within a growing specialist Family team that values collaboration, emotional intelligence, and high-quality advocacy. You will handle complex financial cases, including assets, pensions and property, while representing clients at court and using ADR where appropriate. The role offers remote working opportunities and a clear path for professional development within a growing firm dedicated to client service and wellbeing. This is a hands-on, impact-driven position suited to a skilled practitioner looking to形
Pay / Benefits
- close knit, supportive and collaborative team
- remote working opportunities
- meaningful family law work
- clear pathways for professional development
- strong focus on client service and team wellbeing
Responsibilities
- Manage own varied caseload from instruction to conclusion (divorce, financial remedy, private law children, cohabitation disputes, prenups)
- Provide strategic, compassionate, outcome-focused advice balancing technical know-how with emotional intelligence
- Handle complex financial cases involving business interests, pensions and property portfolios
- Represent clients at court hearings with strong advocacy
- Engage in negotiations and ADR processes when appropriate
- Collaborate with the team to support development and client service
Key requirements
- 2+ years PQE in family law
- Experience in divorce, finances and private law children matters
- Strong advocacy skills and court representation
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Confident managing a busy, varied caseload independently
- Empathetic, client-centred approach
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Collaborative mindset and willingness to contribute to team development
- Empathy
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Advocacy and court representation
- ADR familiarity
- Strategic, client-focused advisory
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