Social Care Solicitor

Law Staff Legal Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded legal recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Supervising Solicitor for its Community Care team in Central London. This full-time role involves managing a diverse caseload and leading judicial review challenges. Candidates should possess a minimum of 3 years' experience in social welfare law and commitment to publicly funded legal work. The firm offers a supportive environment with competitive benefits and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Bonuses

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record in social welfare law and Court of Protection matters.
• Experience within a reputable legal practice.
• Strong commitment to publicly funded legal work.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse and challenging caseload in community care law.
• Handle judicial review challenges against unlawful local authority decisions.
• Manage applications for social services support and assessments.
• Oversee Court of Protection proceedings for vulnerable adults.
• Address complaints and litigation against local authorities and NHS bodies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client care

Communication skills

IT proficiency

Case management

Resilience under pressure

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified solicitor with minimum 3 years' experience

Job description

Overview

Supervising Solicitor – Community Care Team. Are you seeking to work in a supportive and positive work environment that offers a clear pathway for progression and a commitment to internal promotion? Join Our Client’s Award-Winning Legal Team in Central London. We are seeking an experienced Supervising Solicitor to join the thriving Community Care team in the Central London Office. Working within an established team and surrounded by reputable lawyers. Our client offers hybrid working with a range of benefits including private healthcare and bonuses.

The Social Care Solicitor Role

This full-time position as a Supervising Solicitor in Community Care offers the opportunity to manage a diverse and challenging caseload within an expanding team. You’ll be at the forefront of community care law, handling:

• Judicial Review challenges against unlawful local authority decisions
• Applications for social services support and assessments
• Court of Protection proceedings for vulnerable adults
• Complaints and litigation against local authorities and NHS bodies

Essential Requirements

• Qualified solicitor with minimum 3 years' post-qualification experience
• Proven track record in social welfare law and Court of Protection matters
• Experience gained within a reputable legal practice
• Strong commitment to publicly funded legal work

Key Skills & Attributes

• Exceptional attention to detail with ability to work independently
• Excellent client care and communication skills
• Strong IT proficiency and case management abilities
• Resilience to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Collaborative team player with leadership potential

What is on Offer

• Supportive and positive working environment
• Clear progression pathways with a commitment to internal promotion
• Exposure to leading industry specialists and cutting-edge cases
• Competitive salary and benefits package tailored to your experience
• Professional development opportunities within an award-winning firm
• The chance to make a meaningful impact in the community care sector

How to Apply

Ready to take the next step as a Solicitor within community care law and enhance your career? For more information on this and other vacancies please contact Natasha Kirkby FREC dipRP quoting Ref 37290.

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