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Community Care Solicitor

Law Staff Limited
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 8 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Salary

£35,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Community Care Solicitor located in various cities including London, Brighton, and Bristol, with the option for remote work.
  • The salary for this role is £35,000 and it requires at least 2 years of experience in community care and/or Court of Protection law.
  • The successful candidate will join a specialist practice focused on challenging social services decisions affecting vulnerable individuals.
  • Key responsibilities include managing casework efficiently, advising clients, and ensuring compliance with Legal Aid Agency requirements.
  • The firm values a modern approach to legal aid and high standards of client care, seeking an individual committed to upholding the rights of vulnerable people.
Position Title: Community Care SolicitorLocation: London, Brighton, Cornwall, Bristol. Crawley, Somerset, Nottingham, Liverpool and Cambridge (Will Consider Remote)Salary: £35,000 +Reference: BH-36885Work Type: Full-time – 37.5 hours per week; 9.30am-5.30pm Monday–Friday (Alternative working arrangements including part-time hours will be considered)About The Firm:My client is a specialist practice focusing on challenging decisions made by social services, including those affecting disabled or vulnerable individuals, children, and the elderly. They are known for their modern approach to legal aid and high standards of client care.Position Overview:My client is seeking an experienced and ambitious Community Care Solicitor to join their dynamic legal aid practice. The successful candidate will have a strong background in community care and public law, with a commitment to providing high-quality legal services to vulnerable individuals.Key Responsibilities:
  • Carry out all allotted casework promptly and efficiently.
  • Analyse legal matters and advise clients on appropriate courses of action.
  • Communicate clearly and regularly with clients, adhering to client care standards.
  • Handle routine correspondence, negotiations, and advocacy as required.
  • Accurately record time spent on casework, ensure cases are billed, and payments are collected promptly.
  • Comply with Legal Aid Agency requirements for funded work.
  • Stay updated with legal developments relevant to community care and public law.
  • Provide supervision where appropriate and report to supervisors when needed.
Requirements:
  • At least 2 years’ experience in community care and/or Court of Protection law.
  • Proven ability to handle diverse casework and communicate effectively with clients.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and experience working to targets.
  • Excellent IT skills and knowledge of Legal Aid funding and CCMS.
  • Current Practising Certificate.
  • Commitment to upholding the rights of vulnerable people and ensuring access to justice.
Desirable:
  • Experience in supervising team members.
  • Knowledge of current policies and legal aid schemes.
Apply in the strictest of confidence online and/or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.Contact Person: Shabir JizaContact Email:Contact Phone: Or 07935 46IMPORTANT: PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED.In accordance with The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, Regulation 19, we will only use the provided template and will never mention the client name directly.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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