Family Solicitor

Family Solicitor

Location: Tiverton or North Devon
Salary: Up to £50,000 (DOE)
Working Arrangement: Hybrid (initial on-site expectation)

About the Role

Join a long-established and highly respected regional law firm with a reputation for high-quality private family work and exceptional staff retention. The firm operates collaboratively across departments, with a team culture built on support, longevity, and professional growth. With continued client demand and increasing caseloads, an opportunity has arisen for a Family Solicitor to join the growing team in either their South Westoffices.

You'll be part of a close-knit department known for its loyalty to clients and team-first mindset. The family team is small but incredibly stable, with team members typically staying for 10+ years. You'll be joining a firm that offers real progression, excellent internal support, and strong bonus potential for those who want to build a career in family law.

About the Role

A new opportunity has arisen for a Family Solicitor with NQ to 5 years' PQE to join a dynamic and growing team. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of your caseload and play a key role in the department's future growth. The role will involve:

• Handling a varied caseload of privately funded family matters, including divorce, separation, children matters, and some financial remedy.
• Advising clients with a compassionate and pragmatic approach.
• Working closely with senior solicitors and gaining hands-on support where needed.
• Reporting into a 5+ PQE fee earner while benefiting from firm-wide collaboration.
• Participating in internal knowledge sharing and on-the-job training.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Be a qualified solicitor with NQ to 5 years' PQE in Family Law.
• Be confident, proactive, and ready to grow within a close-knit and long-standing team.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills and a genuine interest in private family work.
• Ideally have some experience or interest in family finance (though this is not essential).
• Be committed to delivering high levels of client care and service.
• Thrive in a team-focused, collaborative environment with a strong ethical approach.

What You'll Get in Return

• Competitive salary up to circa £50,000, depending on experience.
• Bonus scheme worth 15% on billing above 3x salary -with typical bonuses between £10k-£20k per year.
• Supportive and flexible hybrid working model (NQs expected full-time on-site initially).
• A long-standing, friendly team environment where the average tenure exceeds 10 years.
• A firm with a strong reputation in the market and more work than people - clients are often happy to wait for the right solicitor.
• Career progression and personal development encouraged through internal support and mentoring.

For a confidential discussion on this role, please contact James at TSR Legal directly on or in complete confidence.