The Family Law Company by Hartnell Chanot
Family Lawyer
Get notified of more jobs like this · No spam, ever
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
About The Role
Working as part of the team in either our Truro, Plymouth or Exeter offices, you will be experienced in Domestic Abuse and Children cases. You will manage your own case load of mainly legal aid and some private work, oversee other lawyers’ files when they are on holiday, sick, or need support, ensure that diary dates are observed and deadlines met and of course meet all relevant quality and professional standards.
We have invested and continue to invest in business development and marketing and there will be opportunities to have an active role in various initiatives.
With significant technology investment you will carry out your role backed by good case management software and home working equipment. In addition to technological support you will be well supported by support staff, levels of supervision and a mentoring programme.
Work your way
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
The Family Law Company are committed to working flexibly and for you to have flexibility over your professional life. Your base will be in our one of our offices, where you will become part of a supportive, experienced and welcoming team but with flexibility to ensure you have a work/life balance that works for you.
About you
As our ideal candidate you will:
- Be a qualified legal professional Solicitor or Legal Executive. 2 – 3 years PQE
- Have experience of managing family law cases.
- Be client focused.
- Be used to working with case management systems.
- Have experience of conducting own advocacy or attending Court with Counsel where appropriate.
- Be confident, caring and helpful attitude towards colleagues and clients.
- Have commercial awareness of needs of the business and your role within it.
- Have a passion for access to justice.
- Experience of legal aid is essential.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
About the Team
Our award winning team is one of the largest in the country and has unrivalled experience in supporting vulnerable individuals. Our family team includes members of the Law Society’s Accreditation Schemes as well as Resolution Accredited Specialists.
Why choose the Family Law Company?
The Family Law Company is an award winning, specialist law firm with a strong commitment to access to justice as part of our future growth and development of the business. We ensure our firm provides an exciting place for long term career development and progression with many of our employees having started their careers as support staff. We actively encourage a healthy work/life balance and we are based in the beautiful West Country.
Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Location