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A qualified solicitor with 3+ years PQE in prison law. Job Summary Prison Law Supervising Solicitor (Full-Time, Hybrid)Are you an experienced Prison Law Solicitor with a passion for justice and a knack for leadership? Our client, a leading Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners ranked firm, is seeking a Supervising Solicitor to join their highly respected Prison Law Team. This is a full-time, hybrid role, with office bases available in Croydon, Canterbury, Leeds, Birmingham, or Dartford.About the FirmOur client is a multi-office, multi-specialism firm with a strong reputation for high-quality legal services and a deep commitment to defending individual rights and ensuring access to justice. They pride themselves on fostering a supportive "family feel" working environment, making it a great place to build your career.The OpportunityAs a Supervising Solicitor within their Prison Law Team, you'll play a crucial role in both providing expert legal advice and guiding a team of dedicated professionals. You'll be instrumental in delivering high-quality legal services and contributing to the continued growth and success of their prison law offering.Key Responsibilities· Supervision & Support: Provide day-to-day supervision and support to prison law fee earners and consultants, ensuring compliance with contractual, regulatory, and quality standards. This includes conducting regular file reviews and performance monitoring.· Caseload Management: Manage your own complex caseload of prison law matters, including parole reviews, adjudications, recall, and categorisation.· Team Development: Offer guidance and training to team members to enhance their skills and performance.· Client Care: Ensure the delivery of high levels of client care and service.· Compliance & Reporting: Contribute to audits, Legal Aid compliance, and reporting requirements.· Business Development: Support the business development and strategic initiatives of the prison law team.· Billing Coordination: Coordinate or oversee billing responsibilities for the team, covering standard and exceptional (CRM18) cases, or support the transition of billing to the relevant internal team.About YouThe ideal candidate will possess:· Experience: A qualified solicitor with 3+ years PQE in prison law.· LAA Supervisor Status: Current Supervisor status under the Legal Aid Agency’s Prison Law contract, or the ability to meet the requirements for this status.· Legal Aid Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of legal aid processes and public funding criteria.· Leadership Skills: Proven experience in managing or supervising a team.· Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.· Commitment: A strong commitment to client care, professional integrity, and promoting access to justice.· Adaptability: Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote or hybrid setting.What We Offer· Competitive Salary: Based on your experience.· Flexible Working: Remote working options or a base at one of their regional offices (Croydon, Canterbury, Leeds, Birmingham, or Dartford).· Supportive Environment: A collaborative team where you can thrive.· Career Growth: Opportunities for progression and continuous professional development.· Impactful Work: A chance to contribute to specialist legal services at a respected national firm.Why Join Them?Be part of a firm with a strong commitment to social justice, offering a supportive team environment where integrity, fairness, and collaboration are highly valued. You'll have access to training and supervision from experienced professionals and benefit from a culture that truly invests in its people.Employee Benefits with GTS· Competitive base salary.· Pension Scheme with employer contribution.· Benenden Health Care (optional).· Administrative support.· Firm laptop.· Ongoing training and development.· Hybrid working arrangements.· Support from colleagues for case cover.· Supportive supervision from mentors.· Annual appraisals and salary reviews.· Bi-annual Summer and Christmas parties.· Additional perks and benefits.· Competitive training packages.They also provide a dedicated in-bound telephony team to handle calls and messages, and offer dictation and support staff to assist lawyers, easing pressure and enabling efficient working. ApplyUpload Your CVDrag and drop a file here or click Last Name * Email Address * Contact Number * Current Job Title * Town/City * Your Key Skills * I confirm that I consent to my personal data being stored securely in your database and to being contacted regarding the job I am applying for, as well as any other relevant positions that match my profile, in accordance with GDPR regulations.Click here to read our GDPR Policy I confirm that I have read, understood, and agree to comply with the company terms and conditions.#J-18808-Ljbffr