An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Community Care Solicitor with 4 years PQE to join my clients team in their Reading, Berkshire offices on a hybrid basis. Role & Responsibilities: • Managing a diverse caseload of Community Care and Court of Protection matters with minimal supervision. Depending on the candidate’s experience, there may also be opportunities for work involving Special Educational Needs matters. • Supervising and supporting junior fee earners and support staff. • Drafting and reviewing complex legal documents and correspondence. • Providing advocacy at assessments, appeals and court or tribunal hearings. Skills, Attributes & Experience: • Solid experience in Community Care/Public Law and/or Court of Protection matters, including overlapping issues relating to • Property & Affairs and Health & Welfare. • Experience of working with and advising Court of Protection Deputies, their clients and professionals such as case managers. • Proven ability to independently manage a complex caseload of privately fee-paying clients, including cases with the need for a multi-pronged approach involving public law and Court of Protection remedies. • Strong advocacy, negotiation and communication skills. • Excellent client care and organisational abilities. • Experience supervising or mentoring junior fee earners and a desire to assist the Head of Team with developing junior fee earners. • Confident IT user, including Microsoft Office. • Experience in Court of Protection Property & Affairs more widely and/or Special Educational Needs law. (Desirable) • Involvement in business development, training delivery or marketing initiatives Desirable) Benefits: • Flexible/Hybrid working • Private Medical Cover • Life Assurance - 5 x final salary • Enhanced pension scheme Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment. Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful