Community Care Solicitor
Location: Hybrid Working | Multiple Office Locations Available (London, Brighton, Cornwall, Somerset, Nottingham, Wirral & Cambridge)
Salary: Competitive
Job Type: Full-Time

The Opportunity:
We are working with a highly regarded specialist legal aid practice that is seeking an experienced Community Care Solicitor to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor who is passionate about access to justice and making a real difference to the lives of vulnerable individuals. The firm has built a strong reputation for providing high-quality legal advice and representation across community care, public law, housing, and related areas.

You will join a supportive and collaborative team of specialists who are committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for their clients while maintaining exceptional standards of client care.

The Role:
The successful candidate will manage a varied claimant-focused caseload, advising and representing vulnerable adults, children, disabled individuals, and their families in a range of community care matters.

Typical matters will include:

• Challenging unlawful decisions made by Children's and Adult Social Services
• Challenging assessments, care plans, and support packages
• Ensuring local authorities comply with their statutory duties
• Safeguarding matters involving vulnerable individuals
• Identifying and progressing Judicial Review claims
• Advising on and progressing Court of Protection matters where appropriate
• Working closely with colleagues across Housing and Public Law teams

This role would suit a solicitor who can work independently, manage their own caseload, and hit the ground running, whilst also enjoying the support of an experienced and collaborative team.
Key Responsibilities:

• Managing a full caseload of Community Care and Public Law matters
• Providing clear, practical legal advice to clients
• Conducting legal research and case analysis
• Preparing correspondence, applications, witness statements, and court documents
• Undertaking advocacy where appropriate
• Maintaining excellent standards of client care
• Ensuring Legal Aid Agency requirements are met
• Accurate time recording, billing, and file management
• Keeping up to date with developments in Community Care and Public Law
• Supervising junior team members where appropriate

About You:
The firm is keen to hear from solicitors who have:

• Experience managing Community Care and/or Court of Protection matters
• A strong understanding of Public Law and Judicial Review
• Experience working with vulnerable client groups
• Knowledge of Legal Aid funding and CCMS
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• Strong organisational and case management abilities
• The ability to work effectively to deadlines and targets
• A passion for access to justice and protecting the rights of vulnerable individuals
• A current practising certificate

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• High-quality and meaningful work
• Opportunities for career progression
• The chance to make a tangible difference to vulnerable individuals and their families

For a confidential discussion and further information, please get in touch.