Supervising Solicitor for Community Care

Release is seeking to appoint a Supervising Solicitor for Community Care with genuine flexibility for part time or full time working to help shape and expand our legal services at the intersection of social justice and community care law. This role is particularly well suited to candidates seeking reduced hours, portfolio careers, or a position that allows for balance alongside caring responsibilities, or other commitments. The successful candidate will join a values driven organisation delivering high quality casework, innovative community based legal services, and strategic litigation aimed at systemic change. Person Specification Essential Minimum 4 years + post qualified solicitor with a current practising certificate, and Minimum 3 years + substantial experience in legal aid casework, supervision and/or compliance, and Minimum 1 year + experience of supervising others, and Experience in public law, housing law, and/or community care law within legal aid practice, and Strong commitment to social justice, harm reduction, and trauma-informed practice. Approved legal aid supervisor with the Legal Aid Agency. Desirable Experience working in a charity or non-profit organisation. Experience supporting or contributing to strategic litigation or test case work. Understanding of the impact of drug policy and criminalisation on marginalised communities. Experience in developing new services, partnerships, or funding-linked delivery models. Important notice: For this job, ..... full job details .....