Legal Appeals and Reviews Supervisor

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Legal Appeals and Reviews Supervisor - Legal Aid - CLAS accreditation required - Middlesex - £30k-£40k

We are on the hunt for a qualified Criminal Solicitor, holding a current, non-conditional practicing certificate for at least 3 years, to join a UK-headquartered, international law firm operating in the UK, Europe, North America, Asia and Africa.

The Legal Appeals and Reviews Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing appeals and review casework, ensuring compliance with legal, contractual and procedural requirements, and providing supervision and guidance to fee-earners.
As the Legal Appeals and Reviews Supervisor, you will ensure high-quality preparation and conduct of appeals and review matters and maintain standards required under relevant regulatory and audit frameworks.

What we’re looking for:

* Qualified solicitor holding a current, non-conditional practising certificate for the last 3 years

* Hold Criminal Litigation Accreditation Scheme (CLAS) accreditation

* Experience supervising at least 1 FTE Designated Fee Earner or Caseworker (min. 1 year), or completed formal supervisory-skills training within the last 12 months

* Undertaken a minimum of 350 hours of direct casework in the last 12 months (or 1,050 in the last 5 years if working part-time)

* At least 6 Police Station Advice & Assistance cases in the last year

* Experience in magistrates’ / Crown Court representations

* Highly organised nature with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy

* Excellent communication skills with strong interpersonal skills

* Good professional judgement and discretion

* Supervisory skills with the ability to manage team members

* Commitment to ongoing professional development, compliance with law and procedures and high standards of legal practice

Key responsibilities as the Legal Appeals and Reviews Supervisor will include:

* Ensuring the required standards are maintained at appointments and continuously thereafter

* Undertaking direct casework, including police station and court representations, to maintain expertise

* Providing guidance and support to fee-earners on complex appeals and review cases

* Ensuring all cases meet contractual, legal and procedural standards

* Maintaining records of supervision and training

* Conducting documented supervision and proportionate file reviews based on fee-earner experience

* Ensuring team performance meets departmental and contractual expectations

And more.

Interested in this Legal Appeals and Reviews Supervisor opportunity in Middlesex?

If this role is of interest to you and you have the required qualifications and experience we’re looking for, then we’d like to hear from you!

Please ensure your CV showcases your capabilities and submit it, quoting ‘AE - Legal Appeals and Reviews Supervisor - Legal Aid
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Location:
Pinner
Salary:
£30,000 - £40,000 /annum
Job Type:
PartTime
Category:
Legal

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