Overview
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Community Care Solicitor with 4+ years PQE to join my client’s team in their Reading, Berkshire offices on a hybrid basis.
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.
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