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Community Care Solicitor
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Community Care Solicitor
Location: Stratford, East London
Salary: From £47,000
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
About the Role
Our client, a highly regarded Legal 500 practice, is seeking a Community Care Solicitor to join its established team in East London. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with experience in Community Care and Public Law to join a growing department recognised for representing vulnerable individuals in complex and often life-changing matters. The successful candidate will manage their own caseload and work alongside experienced practitioners in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing a caseload of Community Care matters from inception through to conclusion.
- Advising clients on local authority duties and obligations under community care legislation.
- Representing clients in matters relating to care assessments, care packages, support services and social care provision.
- Preparing applications, witness statements, pleadings and correspondence.
- Conducting Legal Aid-funded work in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Liaising with local authorities, healthcare professionals, advocates and other stakeholders.
- Assisting with Judicial Review proceedings and related Public Law matters where appropriate.
- Maintaining exceptional standards of client care and file management.
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Essential
- Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or equivalent legal professional.
- Experience handling Community Care and/or Public Law matters.
- Experience working within a Legal Aid environment.
- Strong drafting, advocacy and case management skills.
- Excellent communication and client care abilities.
- Ability to manage a varied caseload with minimal supervision.
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Desirable
- Experience of Judicial Review proceedings.
- Knowledge of Housing, Court of Protection or wider Public Law matters.
- Experience representing vulnerable clients.
- Existing referral relationships within the sector.
What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary starting from £47,000, with flexibility for experienced candidates.
- Opportunity to join a respected and growing specialist practice.
- High-quality, meaningful work with genuine social impact.
- Supportive and collaborative working culture.
- Excellent prospects for career progression and professional development.
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