Community Care Solicitor/Legal Executive

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist legal firm in Reading is seeking a Solicitor or Legal Executive to manage a caseload focusing on community care and welfare matters. The role offers hybrid working, ongoing training, and development opportunities. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in Community Care and Court of Protection issues, with excellent communication skills. This position promises a competitive salary and generous benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Experience or strong interest in Community Care, Court of Protection, or Public Law.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident handling a caseload with appropriate supervision.
• Strong IT skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of community care and welfare matters under supervision.
• Draft legal documents including advice letters and Court of Protection applications.
• Liaise with clients, experts, and public bodies.
• Support senior fee earners and contribute to legal research.

Skills

Community Care law

Court of Protection knowledge

Public Law interest

Written communication

Verbal communication

IT skills

Attention to detail

Job description

A highly regarded and growing Community Care & Welfare team is seeking a motivated and compassionate Solicitor or Legal Executive to join their specialist firm based in Reading. This full‑time, permanent role offers hybrid working and the opportunity to work on meaningful, privately funded matters involving health, social care, and Court of Protection issues. The successful candidate will manage a caseload with supervision and benefit from ongoing training and development.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of community care and welfare matters under supervision.
• Draft legal documents including advice letters, Court of Protection applications, and pre‑action letters.
• Liaise with clients, experts, and public bodies.
• Support senior fee earners and contribute to legal research and business development.

Requirements

• Experience or strong interest in Community Care, Court of Protection, or Public Law.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident handling a caseload with appropriate supervision.
• Strong IT skills and attention to detail.

About the role

This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer passionate about supporting vulnerable individuals to join a friendly, expert team with fantastic long‑term prospects. A competitive salary, generous benefits, and flexible hybrid working are offered.

Contact

For more information, please contact Faith Kelly at Sellick Partnership.

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