Public Law Solicitor

1 day ago

Fenchurch St, United Kingdom Gemini Recruitment Full time
Public Law Solicitor Job Description

Gemini Recruitment is seeking an experienced Public Law Solicitor to join our client's team. As a Public Law Solicitor, you will be responsible for providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members, managing and supervising Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors, and Caseworkers, and assisting with the delivery of training and development in the department.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
  • Report directly to the Department Director
  • Responsible for all aspects of Public Law work, including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members
  • Manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors, and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities
  • Assist with the delivery of training and development in the department
  • Deal with a range of Public Law work, including unlawful detention, false imprisonment, abuse by detention staff and removal escorts, conditions in detention, age assessments, asylum support, challenging non-appealable decisions, challenging removal notices, NHS and Local Authority challenges, policies, practices, and decisions made by the Immigration and Asylum Tribunals (First-tier Tribunal / Upper Tribunal), bail decisions, and challenging non-immigration issues such as data protection and housing
  • Prepare and manage funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency
  • Prepare draft documents, including witness statements and processing evidence
  • Prepare applications, including drafting application forms, index of documents, and letters of representation
  • Attend conferences and court
  • Have a professional, proactive approach, strong client care skills, and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the company
Key Skills Required
  • Law Society Immigration Accreditation Level 2 and Supervisor (not necessary but desirable)
  • Membership is desirable and committed and highly driven
  • Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying
  • Strong management skills
  • Committed team player with the ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster a culture of positive change, and encourage cross-referrals
  • Previous proven Solicitor experience and working to key performance indicators
  • Professional with a proactive approach, excellent client care skills, and the ability to deal with client matters in a sensitive manner to deal with vulnerable clients and resolve complicated practicalities involved in Public Law issues
  • Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business
  • Working knowledge of the Legal Aid Guidance for Public Law matters and the ability to service privately funded cases
  • Have extensive experience in dealing with all Public Law-related work
  • Experience in own advocacy is an advantage
  • Excellent IT skills, familiar with Microsoft Office applications, and document management skills

This list is not exhaustive, and there may be other duties as reasonably required.

On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment, and real prospects for promotion. The Company will allow hybrid-working in accordance with the company policy.

Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specializing in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specializing in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals, and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK.

The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve.

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