Public Law Solicitor (x2) - City of London

Careers Public Law Solicitor (x2) - City of London Vacancies

Duncan Lewis Solicitors is a London based law firm specializing in public law.

Public Law Department Background

The Public Law team handles both publicly and privately funded work, including civil liberties, judicial review claims, and immigration matters.

Main Responsibilities of the Role

• Report directly to the Department Director
• Responsible for all aspects of Public Law work, providing technical expertise and guidance to team members
• Manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers, ensuring appropriate caseloads and complexities
• Assist with delivery of training and development within the department
• Handle a range of Public Law matters including unlawful detention, false imprisonment, abuse by detention staff, removal notices, NHS & local authority challenges, and immigration tribunal decisions
• Prepare and manage funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency
• Draft documents such as witness statements, evidence, application forms, indexes of documents and letters of representation
• Attend conferences and court proceedings
• Maintain a professional, pro active approach with strong client care skills and interest in business development and marketing

Key Skills Required

• Valid Practising Certificate at the time of applying
• Commitment to providing an excellent standard of service to clients
• Team player with a positive, supportive culture and ability to cross refer within the firm
• Previous supervisory experience and achievement of key performance indicators
• Excellent client care skills, especially with vulnerable clients and complex public law cases
• Strong networking and communication skills for business development and new business generation
• Working knowledge of the Legal Aid Guidance for Public Law matters and ability to service privately funded cases
• Extensive experience in all Public Law work (advocacy and non advocacy)
• Advance IT skills - familiarity with Microsoft Office and document management

What we offer

• A supportive team environment
• Excellent progression opportunities
• Support for appropriate legal awards and recognition

Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post.