Solicitor / Legal Executive - Family - Exeter - PQE Flexible

Solicitor / Legal Executive – Family – Exeter – PQE Flexible

Location: Exeter

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (36.25 hours per week)

Salary: £45,000 – £70,000 (depending on experience)

A well established regional law firm is seeking a bright and enthusiastic Solicitor or Legal Executive to join its busy Family & Matrimonial department. This is an excellent opportunity to manage a varied caseload while developing your career within a supportive, client focused team.

The Role

You will manage your own caseload across a broad range of family law matters, including:

• Divorce and civil partnership matters
• Separation and cohabitation issues
• Family finance work
• Children matters (private law)
• Delivering exceptional client care
• Ensuring compliance with internal risk management procedures
• Keeping up to date with legal developments
• Building and maintaining professional networks and referrers
• Supporting departmental marketing and client relationship initiatives

Candidate Requirements

• Experience in family law (divorce, finance, children, separation, cohabitation)
• Strong client care skills and a proactive approach
• Ability to manage a caseload independently and reliably
• Good organisational and IT skills
• A positive, team focused attitude
• Knowledge of the legal aid system (desirable but not essential)

Benefits

• Excellent prospects for career development
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Competitive salary package
• Opportunities to contribute to marketing and business development

Equal Opportunities

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.