Company: Chadwick Nott
Location: Exeter
Job Description:
Overview
In this role you will join a friendly, full-service Devon law firm to handle a broad family law caseload in Exeter. You will advise on divorce, separation, financial settlements, children matters and general family law, while supporting business development and client relationships. The position offers clear progression within a growing Family team and a collaborative, career‑supportive culture. You will work with cross‑functional colleagues to deliver empathetic, high‑quality legal guidance and maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of developments. This role suits a dedicated professional seeking meaningful impact in family law within a supportive firm.
Pay / Benefits
- competitive salary
- excellent progression prospects
- supportive, collaborative working environment
- firm commitment to developing staff careers
Responsibilities
- Run and progress your own day-to-day caseload in family law
- Provide clear, empathetic legal advice to clients
- Stay updated on legal developments relevant to family law
- Build relationships with clients, referrers and local networks
- Support the team with marketing and business development activities
Key requirements
- Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive (or close to qualification)
- Experience in family law across a range of matters
- Legal aid experience is helpful but not essential
- Strong client care skills and professional, approachable manner
- Ability to manage a busy caseload with accuracy
- Confident communicator and effective team player
- Organised, proactive and comfortable with modern case management systems
- client care
- communication
- team collaboration
- proactivity
- modern case management systems
- practice area knowledge in family law
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Posted: September 14th, 2026