Supervising Solicitor – Community Care Team

Job Title: Supervising Solicitor – Community Care Team
Location: City of London
Salary: Negotiable

About GT Stewart

We are a renowned multiservice law firm committed to access for justice. Our lawyers specialise in criminal defence, family law, housing, civil liberties and human rights. We are a Legal 500 and Chambers UK recommended firm who are currently recruiting an Assistant/Supervising Solicitor to join our London (Fleet Street) office.

This is a full-time position with the successful candidate being part of a dynamic and growing team. You will be responsible for running a case load, to include:

• Challenging unlawful decisions via Judicial Review
• Accessing social services support
• Court of Protection proceedings
• Complaints against local authorities and the NHS

The Ideal Candidate

• Have a passion for publically funded work
• Attention to detail and the confidence to work independently as well as in a team
• Solicitor with at least 3+ years’ PQE
• Solid experience in social welfare and Court of Protection matters gained within a reputable firm
• Excellent client care skills
• IT proficiency
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and remain calm whilst under pressure

You will receive a positive and supportive working environment with a team that prides themselves on promoting from within, exposure to industry specialists and a fantastic opportunity to start or continue your development in an award-winning law firm.

Salary and benefits will be negotiable and will reflect experience or potential of the candidate.

Please send your CV and covering letter to recruitment@gtstewart.co.uk,

(Unfortunately due to the volume of applications we are unable to respond to all candidates or provide feedback on your application, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days of the application deadline then you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.)