Family Solicitor (NQ – 2 Years PQE) – Plymouth

Overview

As a Family Solicitor, you will handle a range of private family matters in a reputable South West firm, supporting clients through divorce, financial settlements, and children issues. You will join a growing, client‑focused family law team in Plymouth and develop your caseload with guidance from experienced practitioners. The role offers quality work, strong training, and clear career progression within a collaborative culture. This is an ideal step for a junior solicitor seeking long‑term development in family law.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• attractive benefits package
• excellent training and development opportunities
• career progression
• collaborative working environment

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on private family matters including divorce, financial settlements, private children matters, cohabitation disputes, nuptial agreements, and domestic abuse/injunctions
• Develop and manage your own caseload with support from senior family law specialists
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver high-quality, client-focused advice
• Maintain accurate, well-organized files and provide diligent case management
• Contribute to a supportive, team-oriented working environment

Key requirements

• Qualified Solicitor with NQ‑2 years’ PQE
• Previous experience in family law or demonstrable interest in the area
• Strong interpersonal and client relationship skills
• Practical and empathetic approach to advising clients
• Well organized with excellent attention to detail
• Enthusiastic and committed to building a long-term career in family law
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

• Interpersonal skills
• Client relationship management
• Empathy
• Knowledge of family law (divorce, financial settlements, children)
• Case management and file organization
• Drafting and advising on nuptial agreements

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