Public Law Solicitor x3 - Nationwide

Duncan Lewis Solicitors; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London seeks experienced Public Law Solicitors to manage caseloads and supervise a dynamic team. The role requires a strong client service focus, extensive public law experience, and a valid practising certificate. The firm offers an inclusive working environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in Public Law.
• Previous supervisory experience and working to KPIs.
• Advocacy experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Report directly to Department Director.
• Manage and supervise Solicitors and Trainee Solicitors.
• Prepare applications and handle court proceedings.

Skills

Highly driven to provide excellent client service

Team player with fair approach

Excellent networking and marketing skills

Proactive, client-focused

Extensive Public Law experience

Education

Valid Practising Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management

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Public Law Solicitor x3 - Nationwide, London

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Client:

Duncan Lewis Solicitors

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd): Regulated by the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas – “a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients”. A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos.

Choosing a career with Duncan Lewis is choosing a law firm that is the largest provider of publicly funded (legal aid) legal services in the country and has a growing private client practice. We have been Investors in People Gold Standard accredited for over 15 years and are continuously applauded nationally for the work that we do.

Having demonstrated unparalleled legal expertise and a commitment to justice, we were awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards. We are named as one of the Times 200 Best Law Firms. In 2021 we were celebrated by the Chambers Europe Award as an ‘outstanding firm’ for diversity and inclusion. In previous years we have been awarded a number of awards, including the Law Society Excellence Award for Large Law Firm of the Year in 2020, Access to Justice at the UK Legal Diversity Awards in 2019 and the Family Law Firm of the Year at the 2015 Family Law Awards, to name just a few. Duncan Lewis is Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001 Information Management accredited.

We are committed to recruiting dedicated and talented professionals and welcome applications from exceptional candidates. At Duncan Lewis, we value training and diversity, and we take pride in our inclusive workforce.

Public Law Department Background:

Our Public Law team is applauded by the Legal 500 UK directory as a “dynamic team”, who are “exceptional in ability and reach”. Ranked and recommended for its excellence in Public Law UK-wide, the department undertakes both publicly (legal aid) and privately funded work and has experience in all aspects of civil liberties and judicial review claimant matters against the Home Office, HMRC, local authority, NHS including obtaining emergency orders and other interim relief to prevent human rights violations. The department regularly follows up judicial reviews with actions for damages in both the County and High Courts and successfully pursues matters to the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. The firm’s flagship judicial review claimant practice sees it represent clients including the vulnerable and marginalized, and its immigration offering is strengthened by collaboration with its expanding international presence challenging UK government practices abroad.

As a large and well-established firm, we are well known to the Legal Aid Agency (LAA), the Courts, and the Government Legal Department (GLD). The quality of our work is repeatedly demonstrated by our high success rates. Our lawyers are award-winning and many of our cases, which are recorded in the reported case journals, raise new and important issues, creating legal precedents for the future. We collaborate with other firms on funding and case management issues, and have a close working relationship with barristers’ chambers with relevant expertise in public law.

Main Responsibilities of the Role:

• Report directly to Department Director
• Responsible for all aspects of Public Law work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members
• Manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to handle appropriate caseloads
• Assist with training and development in the department
• Handle various Public Law tasks including: Unlawful detention; False imprisonment; Abuse by detention staff; Conditions in detention; Age assessments; Asylum support; Challenging decisions and notices; NHS & Local Authority challenges; Policies, practices, and decisions by tribunals; Bail decisions
• Prepare and manage funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency
• Draft documents, witness statements, and evidence
• Prepare applications and handle court proceedings
• Maintain a professional, proactive approach with strong client care skills and interest in Business Development and Marketing

Key Skills Required:

• Valid Practising Certificate at application time
• Highly driven to provide excellent client service
• Team player with fair approach, fostering positive change and cross referrals
• Previous supervisory experience and working to KPIs
• Proactive, client-focused, sensitive handling of vulnerable clients
• Excellent networking and marketing skills
• Knowledge of Legal Aid Guidance for Public Law and ability to handle privately funded cases
• Extensive Public Law experience
• Advocacy experience is a plus
• Excellent IT skills with Microsoft Office and document management