Job Description
Nuneaton, with Hybrid Working
Competitive Salary + bonus and excellent career prospects
We are working in partnership with a well-established, successful, highly reputable law firm who are looking to attract an experienced Care Solicitor with public law experience to join their care team based in Nuneaton as a Lead Lawyer.
The role will involve:
Working as the Lead Lawyer in the Care Department, supported by an experienced paralegal and a legal assistant
Managing a public law care caseload from start to finish with minimal supervision
Applying for Legal Aid public funding for clients
Assisting colleagues and working as part of a team
Keeping clients fully updated Suitable candidates will have:
Fully qualified status with 3 years' PQE
A sound understanding of all aspects of publicly funded care work
Experience of managing a publicly funded care caseload with minimal supervision
Children Panel accreditation or the desire to wok towards achieving accreditation
Excellent communication skillsThis is a full-time permanent job, working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Hybrid working will be accommodated. Free on site parking is available.
Benefits include:
24 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays and up to 5 extra days for length of service
Your birthday off
Hybrid / flexible working
Enhanced company sick pay scheme
Free onsite parking
Discounted legal fees for you and your immediate family
Payment of professional fees and subscriptions
Exam and study leave
Employee referral scheme
Social calendar of activities
Community and fundraising events
Pension scheme
Bonus scheme
Excellent career opportunities in a wide variety of legal disciplines
Competitive salaryNote: Salary stated is given as a guideline, in line with market rate, and will be wholly commensurate with experience. The information above is correct to the best of our knowledge.
For more information, please contact Tracey at Talentwise Solutions
About Talentwise
Talentwise Solutions is a family-run, boutique recruitment agency specialising in legal professional and legal support jobs throughout Coventry and Warwickshire, Birmingham and the Midlands.
We offer a tailored service, to find the right role and the right cultural fit for our candidates, and rest assured we will never forward your CV to any firm without first gaining your consent.
About Your Consultant
Tracey is the Owner and Director of Talentwise Solutions, where her focus is on offering a prestigious, consultative, open, and honest service – the way she believes recruitment should be! Tracey’s passion for recruitment in the legal sector goes back over thirty years, and today it’s stronger than ever. Tracey prides herself on her personalised approach to recruiting and will be on hand to guide you through every stage of the process from initial application through to job offer. You know your career is in great hands with Tracey’s experience and expertise.
Know anyone who might be interested? We offer generous bonuses up to £500 for successful referrals. Conditions apply - contact us or view our website for details