Trainee Solicitor
Ella Vine is a trainee solicitor at Alun Jones Family Law, where she supports the firm’s solicitors in advising clients across a wide range of family law matters arising from relationship breakdown. From April 2026, Ella has also commenced SQE.
Ella graduated from Cardiff University with a 2:1 degree in Law. During her studies she was Team Leader of the Innocence Project, leading a student team investigating potential miscarriages of justice and identifying possible appeal opportunities for individuals who may have been wrongfully convicted. This work required careful analysis of case materials and developed her ability to approach complex legal issues with diligence and attention to detail.
While studying, Ella also volunteered with Support Through Court at Cardiff Family and Civil Court, assisting individuals who were navigating family law proceedings without legal representation. This experience provided valuable insight into the challenges faced by litigants in person and reinforced her commitment to helping clients understand and manage the legal process during difficult periods in their lives.
Since graduating, Ella has worked as a paralegal in landlord and tenant law, gaining practical experience in legal procedures, client care and case management. This work provided a strong foundation in the day-to-day handling of legal matters and strengthened her ability to support clients with clarity, organisation and sensitivity.
Ella’s interest in family law developed through her time volunteering at court, where she saw first-hand the importance of thoughtful legal support in helping individuals and families navigate significant life changes.
Areas of Work
Ella assists the firm’s solicitors across a range of family law matters, including:
- Divorce and separation
- Financial remedy proceedings
- Children arrangements following separation
- Disputes between unmarried couples and property matters
- Preparation of court documentation and case management support
