Community Care Solicitor

Clear IT Recruitment; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in Reading, Berkshire is seeking an experienced Community Care Solicitor with over 4 years PQE. The role involves managing a diverse caseload of Community Care and Court of Protection matters, supervising junior staff, and drafting legal documents. Benefits include flexible working, private medical cover, and an enhanced pension scheme. Strong advocacy and communication skills are required.

Benefits

Flexible/Hybrid working

Private Medical Cover

Life Assurance - 5 x final salary

Enhanced pension scheme

Qualifications

• 4+ years PQE as a solicitor in Community Care/Public Law.
• Ability to manage a complex caseload independently.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior fee earners.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Community Care/Public Law experience

Strong advocacy skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Client care abilities

Organisational abilities

IT proficiency including Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

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

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 developing junior fee earners.
• Confident IT user, including Microsoft Office.
• Experience in Court of Protection Property & Affairs more widely and/or Special Educational Needs law. (Desirable)
• Involvement in business development, training delivery or marketing initiatives. (Desirable)

Benefits

• Flexible/Hybrid working
• Private Medical Cover
• Life Assurance - 5 x final salary
• Enhanced pension scheme

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

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