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.