Solicitor / Legal Executive – Family – Exeter – PQE Flexible

Overview

In this role you will manage a diverse family law caseload across divorce, finances, children, and related issues within a supportive, client-focused team. You will contribute to high-quality client care, stay current with legal developments, and support the department’s marketing and networking efforts. The position offers clear opportunities for career development within a collaborative regional firm. You will work closely with cross-functional colleagues to deliver compliant, practical legal solutions.

Pay / Benefits

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

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload across family law matters (divorce, finance, children, separation, cohabitation)
• Deliver exceptional client care and maintain professional relationships with clients and referrers
• Ensure compliance with internal risk management procedures
• Keep up to date with legal developments and case law
• Support departmental marketing and client relationship initiatives
• Build and maintain professional networks and referrers
• Contribute to business development activities for the department

Key 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
• Positive, team-focused attitude
• Knowledge of the legal aid system (desirable but not essential)

• Client-centric approach
• Proactive communication
• Team collaboration
• Legal research and case management
• IT skills (general)
• Risk management procedures

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