Are you looking to work for a law firm that:

• Specialises in and dedicates itself to family law?
• Leads by example?
• Supports some of the most vulnerable clients through legal aid?
• Is located on nature’s doorstep, with outstanding walks and beaches nearby?

Walker Family Law is a place where you can thrive, whilst being supported by a dedicated and professional team. You will have space to realise your potential and, for those that are looking for even more of a challenge, be encouraged and supported to move into supervising and team leader positions.

If you are looking to move down to the Southwest or are simply looking to have a conversation about how you can revitalise your working day and achieve a better work life balance, get in touch. We are always looking for future team members who can add something to our team and bring their own skills and passion to supporting our clients every day.

Full job description

Senior Family Solicitor – Private Law Children (5+ PQE)/Chartered Legal Executive Salary: £50k - £85k per year

Working hours: Full-Time or Part-Time / Flexible hours available

Location: Exeter, Taunton, Weston-Super Mare (hybrid working available)

A leading, well-established family law practice is seeking an experienced Senior Family Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with Family Practice Rights (litigation and advocacy) with 5+ years’ PQE to join our growing Southwest based team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a modern, progressive firm known for its high-quality children law work in the Southwest.

The Role

You will manage your own caseload, although will be supported appropriately by a highly experienced team of senior solicitors, newly qualified solicitors, trainees and paralegals.

Your role will include:

• Representing parents, family members and children in all aspects of Private Law Children proceedings across courts predominately in the Southwest but also further afield
• Assisting our Child Abduction Team
• Developing specialisms more esoteric areas of private children law. For example surrogacy.
• Conducting your own advocacy
• Maintaining professional accreditations
• Engaging with Resolution regional groups
• Supervision of fellow fee earners
• Nurturing trainees
• Travel for meetings and court dates so ability to drive and daily access to a car is essential

You will have the autonomy to run your own files while being supported by an experienced and collaborative team.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with Family Practice Rights (litigation and advocacy) and 10+ years’ PQE in family law
• Accredited member of either the Children Panel, or Resolution
• Experience handling Legal Aid Casework in private law children law (desirable)
• Excellent client care and communication skills
• Familiarity with case management systems (LEAP preferred but not essential)
• Familiarity with CCMS and the HMCTS portal (desirable)
• Mediation trained or accredited (desirable)
• Ability to work in a paperless environment

What’s on Offer?

• Hybrid and flexible working (genuine work-life balance)
• Supportive, forward-thinking culture
• Modern systems and processes
• Progression and opportunities for those who wish to move into supervising and team leader roles
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 25-30 days holiday a year, depending on experience, plus bank holidays

Why Apply?

This role is ideal for a family lawyer looking to join a firm that genuinely supports:

• Family values
• A collaborative approach to family law
• A commitment to access to justice

If you are an experienced Senior Family lawyer looking for a new challenge and new perspective on life in the best location in the Country, then get in contact with us through recruitment@walkerfamilylaw.co.uk