Role Purpose:  To conduct a caseload of private client and legally aided Education cases -Experience of Community Care and/ or Court of Protection work desirable but not essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• To conduct a high volume caseload of matters on behalf of clients as directed and in accordance with the firm’s file management and supervisory policy
• To maintain a diary and bring up entries in accordance with the firm procedures
• Effective use of case management system, databases and normal office IT systems
• Identifies efficiencies that can be made across work area to improve ways of working
• Detailed knowledge of legal aid field , its forms and procedures.
• Compliance within SRI and other regulatory frameworks  including but not limited to Money Laundering Procedures and the Data Protection Act.
• Participation in the development, marketing and success of the Public Law Department.
• Maintains and develops communication between other fee earners, staff and representatives from own function/division and wider Simpson Millar group.
• Builds and grows links to external organisations.
• Case supervision of more junior staff  though this is not line management responsibility.

Experience / Knowledge / Qualifications

• At least 1 year’s PQE required for this role
• Detailed knowledge of  Education, Community Care Law (adults and children) essential
• Knowledge of Court of Protection work and experience of public law preferable but not essential although a willingness to undertake work in these areas is desirable.
• Good personal organisation and ability to adhere to strict time limits.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• The ability to deal with individuals from all walks of life.
• The ability to prioritise work when necessary.
• The ability to provide the highest standards of client care.
• To maintain a diary and bring up entries in accordance with the firm procedures.
• A willingness to participate in the development, marketing and success of the Department and Firm