Solicitor / Legal Executive - Family Law NQ + Exeter

Solicitor / Legal Executive - Family Law NQ + Exeter

A well established, full service Devon law firm with a strong local reputation is looking to expand its busy Family team in Exeter.

The Role
This is a great opportunity for a Family Solicitor or Legal Executive to join a thriving, friendly department handling a broad mix of family and matrimonial work. You'll be advising clients on matters including:

• Divorce and civil partnership dissolution
• Separation and cohabitation issues
• Financial settlements
• Children matters
• General family law advice

Key responsibilities include:

• Running and progressing your own day to day caseload
• Providing clear and empathetic legal advice
• Keeping up to date with legal developments
• Building relationships with clients, referrers and local networks
• Supporting the team with marketing and business development activity

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive (or close to qualification)
• Experience in family law, ideally across a range of matters
• Experience with legal aid is helpful but not essential.
• Strong client care skills and a professional, approachable manner
• Ability to manage a busy caseload with accuracy and attention to detail
• Confident communicator who enjoys working as part of a team
• Organised, proactive and comfortable using modern case management systems

Why Join?

• Competitive salary
• Excellent prospects for progression within a growing department
• Supportive, collaborative working environment
• A firm that genuinely invests in its people and their long term careers

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

(t) 0117 917 1929
(m) 07435 943574
(e) hannahsomers@chadwicknott.co.uk

*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.*