Position Title: Community Care Solicitor
Location: London, Brighton, Cornwall, Bristol. Crawley, Somerset, Nottingham, Liverpool and Cambridge (Will Consider Remote)
Salary: £35,000 +
Reference: BH-36885
Work 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.
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