Senior Community Care & Welfare Solicitor | Hybrid

Oculus Legal Group; Reading; Hybrid; 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

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.