Community Care Solicitor

Clear IT Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment agency is seeking a Community Care Solicitor with over 4 years of PQE to join a team in Reading, Berkshire. The role involves managing a diverse caseload, supervising junior staff, and advocating at hearings. Ideal candidates will have robust experience in Community Care law and excellent client management skills. This position is offered on a hybrid basis.

Qualifications

• 4+ years PQE in Community Care or Court of Protection law.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff is preferred.
• Ability to manage a complex caseload independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of Community Care and Court of Protection matters.
• Supervise and support junior fee earners and support staff.
• Draft and review complex legal documents.
• Provide advocacy at assessments, appeals, and hearings.

Skills

Community Care Law

Court of Protection matters

Advocacy skills

Negotiation skills

Client care

Organisational skills

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Community Care Solicitor with 4+ years PQE to join my clients team in their Reading, Berkshire offices on a hybrid basis.

Role & Responsibilities

• Managing a diverse caseload of Community Care and Court of Protection matters with minimal supervision. Depending on the candidate’s experience, there may also be opportunities for work involving Special Educational Needs matters.
• Supervising and supporting junior fee earners and support staff.
• Drafting and reviewing complex legal documents and correspondence.
• Providing advocacy at assessments, appeals and court or tribunal hearings.

Skills, Attributes & Experience

• Solid experience in Community Care / Public Law and / or Court of Protection matters, including overlapping issues relating to
• Property & Affairs and Health & Welfare.
• Experience of working with and advising Court of Protection Deputies, their clients and professionals such as case managers.
• Proven ability to independently manage a complex caseload of privately fee-paying clients, including cases with the need for a multi-pronged approach involving public law and Court of Protection remedies.
• Strong advocacy, negotiation and communication skills.
• Excellent client care and organisational abilities.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior fee earners and a desire to assist the Head of Team with developin...