Community Care & Welfare Solicitor

Oculus Legal Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Community Care & Welfare Solicitor / Legal Executive in Reading with a passion for providing legal solutions for vulnerable individuals. This role involves managing a diverse caseload and mentoring junior colleagues within a highly respected team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Community Care and/or Court of Protection matters, excelling in advocacy and client care. The firm offers generous benefits, including flexible working arrangements and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days’ annual leave

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Flexible hybrid working

Weekly wellbeing hour

Dog-friendly office

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Community Care / Public Law and / or Court of Protection matters.
• Ability to independently manage a complex, privately funded caseload.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of Community Care and Court of Protection matters.
• Advise Court of Protection Deputies and clients.
• Draft and review complex legal documentation.

Skills

Advocacy skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Client care

Organizational skills

Job description

Community Care & Welfare Solicitor / Legal Executive (4–8 PQE)

Reading | Hybrid Working

This is a rare opportunity to join one of the most respected Community Care & Welfare teams in the country, within a law firm widely recognised for its outstanding culture, quality of work and genuine investment in its people.

About the Firm

The firm is a full‑service regional heavyweight law firm with an impressive national and international reputation. Based in the Thames Valley, the firm advises a diverse client base ranging from high‑growth start‑ups to global multinationals, alongside private individuals.

The firm is known for its strong culture, organic growth strategy and commitment to excellence, offering lawyers the quality of work typically associated with City firms without the lifestyle trade‑off. The firm is known for attracting and retaining exceptional lawyers, not through long hours or rigid hierarchies, but by offering intellectually stimulating work, true flexibility and a supportive, collegiate environment. Lawyers here are trusted, valued and given the space to build long‑term, fulfilling careers.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Partner and Head of Team, you will manage a complex caseload of privately fee‑paying matters and play a key role in the supervision and development of junior fee earners.

The team is ranked in Chambers and Legal 500 and is a founding member of the Professional Deputies Forum, with a national reputation for delivering bespoke legal solutions for vulnerable children and adults.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a diverse caseload of Community Care and Court of Protection (Health & Welfare) matters
• Advising Court of Protection Deputies, clients and professionals including case managers
• Drafting and reviewing complex legal documentation and correspondence
• Providing advocacy at assessments, appeals, court and tribunal hearings
• Supervising and mentoring junior fee earners and support staff
• Supporting business development, marketing initiatives and team growth
• Maintaining the highest standards of quality, compliance and client care

Depending on experience, there is also scope to undertake Special Educational Needs (SEN) work.

Experience

Essential

• Strong experience in Community Care / Public Law and / or Court of Protection matters
• Exposure to Property & Affairs and Health & Welfare issues
• Ability to independently manage a complex, privately funded caseload
• Excellent advocacy, negotiation and communication skills
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior colleagues
• High level of organisation and client care

Desirable

• Wider experience in Court of Protection Property & Affairs and / or SEN law
• Involvement in business development, training or marketing activities

Benefits

• 25 days’ annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance (5x salary)
• Private medical insurance
• Flexible hybrid working
• Extra day’s holiday for your birthday
• Weekly wellbeing hour
• 8 hours’ paid charity work per year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Dog‑friendly office
• Social events and active social committee
• Season ticket travel loan
• Option to purchase up to 5 additional days’ holiday

The team works collaboratively with the firm’s highly regarded Special Educational Needs practice, providing an all‑age service that integrates statutory funding, welfare advice and Court of Protection expertise.

Interested?

If you are a Community Care or Court of Protection lawyer looking to join a market‑leading team with genuine career progression, flexibility and high‑quality work, I’d welcome a confidential conversation.

📩 Apply now or get in touch to discuss further.