Public Law & Human Rights Solicitor

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Public Law & Human Rights Solicitor


About the Role


We are currently instructed on behalf of a highly regarded national law firm seeking an experienced solicitor to join its specialist Public Law team.


In this role, you will manage a varied caseload of:


  • Public law judicial review claims
  • Community care judicial reviews
  • Claims against public authorities
  • Inquests


This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team undertaking complex and meaningful work on behalf of vulnerable clients.


Key Responsibilities


  • Conduct a mixed caseload of public law matters from pre-action stage through to final hearing.
  • Manage legally aided matters and ensure compliance with Legal Aid Agency requirements.
  • Build and maintain relationships with existing referrers and develop new referral sources.
  • Meet billing, utilisation and performance targets.
  • Ensure compliance with client care, anti-money laundering, GDPR and other regulatory requirements.
  • Deliver exceptional client service, particularly when supporting vulnerable clients.


Experience and Attributes Required


  • Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales.
  • Proven experience handling public law judicial review matters.
  • Experience in community care judicial reviews and/or claims against public authorities.
  • Experience managing publicly funded matters and a strong understanding of Legal Aid.
  • Excellent client care skills.
  • Ability to work empathetically and effectively with vulnerable clients.
  • Strong organisational and communication skills.


Benefits


Our client offers a highly competitive remuneration and benefits package, including:

Financial Benefits


  • Competitive salary with annual reviews.
  • Performance-related bonus scheme.
  • Pension scheme with enhanced contribution options.
  • Employee discounts and reward platform.


Health and Wellbeing


  • Private medical support initiatives.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Life assurance.
  • Eye tests and wellbeing workshops.
  • Mental health support resources.


Work-Life Balance


  • Generous annual leave entitlement.
  • Option to buy or sell holiday.
  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
  • Enhanced family-friendly policies.
  • Long-service awards and referral bonuses.


Diversity and Inclusion


Our client is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or background.


Applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified candidates.


Apply Now


To find out more about this opportunity, or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Harkaye Core Talent.

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Public Law & Human Rights Solicitor

About the Role

We are currently instructed on behalf of a highly regarded national law firm seeking an experienced solicitor to join its specialist Public Law team.

In this role, you will manage a varied caseload of:

  • Public law judicial review claims
  • Community care judicial reviews
  • Claims against public authorities
  • Inquests

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team undertaking complex and meaningful work on behalf of vulnerable clients.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct a mixed caseload of public law matters from pre-action stage through to final hearing.
  • Manage legally aided matters and ensure compliance with Legal Aid Agency requirements.
  • Build and maintain relationships with existing referrers and develop new referral sources.
  • Meet billing, utilisation and performance targets.
  • Ensure compliance with client care, anti-money laundering, GDPR and other regulatory requirements.
  • Deliver exceptional client service, particularly when supporting vulnerable clients.

Experience and Attributes Required

  • Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales.
  • Proven experience handling public law judicial review matters.
  • Experience in community care judicial reviews and/or claims against public authorities.
  • Experience managing publicly funded matters and a strong understanding of Legal Aid.
  • Excellent client care skills.
  • Ability to work empathetically and effectively with vulnerable clients.
  • Strong organisational and communication skills.

Benefits

Our client offers a highly competitive remuneration and benefits package, including:

Financial Benefits

  • Competitive salary with annual reviews.
  • Performance-related bonus scheme.
  • Pension scheme with enhanced contribution options.
  • Employee discounts and reward platform.

Health and Wellbeing

  • Private medical support initiatives.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Life assurance.
  • Eye tests and wellbeing workshops.
  • Mental health support resources.

Work-Life Balance

  • Generous annual leave entitlement.
  • Option to buy or sell holiday.
  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
  • Enhanced family-friendly policies.
  • Long-service awards and referral bonuses.

Diversity and Inclusion

Our client is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or background.

Applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified candidates.

Apply Now

To find out more about this opportunity, or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Harkaye Core Talent.

Posted: May 15th, 2026