Expert Public Law Solicitor

1 day ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Boyes Turner Full time

Boyes Turner is a leading law firm seeking an Expert Public Law Solicitor to join its Community Care and Court of Protection team. As a dedicated legal professional, you will manage a diverse caseload of privately fee-paying clients while supporting junior fee earners and contributing to the development of our niche area of law.

About the Role

This role provides a clear path for career progression, including opportunities for business development, within a supportive and highly regarded team. You will be responsible for managing a mixed caseload of Community Care and Court of Protection matters under supervision of senior fee earners. Subject to your legal experience, there may be the opportunity for involvement with Special Educational Needs cases.

You will also assist with marketing events and business development, dealing with new enquiries from lay clients and Professional Deputies, and drafting complex legal documents including advice letters, grounds of appeal, formal complaints, instructions to experts and counsel, court forms and applications, position statements, and witness statements.

Responsibilities
  • Manage a diverse caseload of Community Care and Court of Protection matters under supervision of senior fee earners.
  • Assist with marketing events and business development.
  • Deal with new enquiries from lay clients and Professional Deputies, including responding to quotation requests.
  • Draft complex legal documents including advice letters, grounds of appeal, formal complaints, instructions to experts and counsel, court forms and applications, position statements, and witness statements.
Requirements
  • Experience of Community Care/Public Law and Court of Protection Health & Welfare.
  • Ability to independently manage a mixed case load of privately fee-paying clients under the supervision of senior fee earners.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
  • Strong client care and interpersonal skills.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent IT skills plus good knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Excel spreadsheets).
Benefits

The successful candidate can expect:

  • A competitive salary of £60,000 - £80,000 per annum.
  • 25 days holiday per year.
  • 4% employer contribution and 4% employee contribution towards the pension scheme.
  • Life Assurance - 5 x final salary.
  • Private Medical Insurance.
  • Flexible Hybrid working.
  • An additional day's holiday for your birthday.
  • A weekly wellbeing hour.
  • 8 hours per annum charity work.
  • Season ticket loan.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Bring your dog to work.
  • Social committee events.
  • Season ticket travel loan.
  • Eligible to purchase an additional five days holiday.

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