Job Description
Are you a Community Care Solicitor looking to join a specialist legal aid practice offering a competitive salary, flexible remote or hybrid working, ongoing training, career development and the opportunity to make a real difference to vulnerable individuals? This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team committed to access to justice and high-quality client care.nnAbout the Firm:nnnn • Leading specialist legal aid practicenn • Strong reputation for community care, public law and housing worknn • Committed to protecting the rights of vulnerable individuals and promoting access to justicenn • Supportive and collaborative team environment with ongoing training and developmentnnCommunity Care Solicitor — Position Overview:nnn You will manage a varied claimant community care caseload, acting for vulnerable adults, children and families in challenging decisions made by local authorities and public bodies. You will work alongside experienced housing and public law practitioners in a supportive and expanding team.nnKey Responsibilities of the Community Care Solicitor:nnn • Managing a varied community care and public law caseloadnn • Challenging assessments, care plans and local authority decisionsnn • Identifying and pursuing Judicial Review claims where appropriatenn • Advising clients on community care and Court of Protection mattersnn • Ensuring local authorities comply with safeguarding and statutory dutiesnn • Conducting negotiations, advocacy and correspondence as requirednn • Maintaining excellent client care and regular communication with clientsnn • Recording time accurately and ensuring matters are billed promptlynn • Ensuring Legal Aid Agency requirements and compliance obligations are metnn • Supervising junior staff where appropriatennRequirements of the Community Care Solicitor:nnn • Qualified Solicitor with a current practising certificatenn • Minimum 2 years’ experience in Community Care, Public Law and/or Court of Protection worknn • Experience challenging assessments, care plans and local authority decisionsnn • Strong knowledge of community care law, public law and legal aid fundingnn • Experience using CCMS and Legal Aid Agency systems desirablenn • Excellent communication and client care skillsnn • Strong organisational and problem-solving abilitiesnn • Ability to manage a varied caseload independentlynn • Excellent IT skillsnn • Genuine commitment to access to justice and supporting vulnerable clientsnnThe Benefits for the Community Care Solicitor role:nnn • Competitive salary (DOE)nn • Remote or hybrid working optionsnn • Ongoing training and professional developmentnn • Supportive and collaborative working environmentnn • Opportunity to work on meaningful and rewarding casesnn • Career progression opportunitiesnn • And morennn If you are a Community Care Solicitor looking to join a specialist legal aid practice making a genuine difference to people’s lives, apply today.nnn Alternatively, contact Shabir at Law Staff Limited quoting reference 37778nnn PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED.nnn In accordance with The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
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