Family Welfare Solicitor

Tamil Welfare Association; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Greater London is seeking a qualified solicitor to join their team. The role involves preparing applications, providing advice over the phone, and managing casework. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, analytical abilities, and experience in welfare and debt advice. You will build partnerships with local authorities and maintain high standards of service delivery. Office presence is required for the duration of employment.

Qualifications

• Be qualified as a solicitor.
• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrate high levels of analysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare applications and provide client advice.
• Manage casework and ensure service delivery.
• Build a network of partners including local authorities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Client contact experience

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Tasks will include:

• Preparation of applications including taking instructions and making online applications - this requires significant levels of client contact;
• Providing telephone advice and able to undertake outreach work when required;
• Remaining aware of all relevant rules, policies and best practice affecting all aspects of welfare and debt advice with a working knowledge of how to support with issues relating to family, employment, housing;
• Proactive management of casework, advice to clients and general service delivery, ensuring the highest standards are consistently met; and
• Build up a network of partners, including statutory authorities such as local authorities.

Requirements

• Be qualified as a solicitor;
• Does not have to be Tamil speaking
• Be willing to be based in the office for the duration of their employment;
• Possess excellent communication skills, both written and oral;
• Be comfortable with using Microsoft Office and the online system for welfare and debt advice work;
• Demonstrate high levels of analysis; and
• Have experience of client contact and care and previous experience in this field of work.

Desirable

• Candidates with experience or knowledge of advocacy are preferred