Public Law Solicitor (Legal Aid / Community Care / Mental Health Interface)

Have you got the right qualifications and skills for this job Find out below, and hit apply to be considered. Location: Manchester | Bristol | Harpenden | Aldershot Working Pattern: Flexible (Remote / Hybrid / Office-Based) Job Type: Full-Time Salary: Competitive + Benefits About Us Bison Solicitors is a progressive, specialist law firm committed to access to justice. We are proud to be fully employee-owned through an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT)a structure that ensures every member of our team has a meaningful stake in the firms success. We specialise in publicly funded work and act for vulnerable individuals across a range of complex and often overlapping areas of law. After 12 months service, employees automatically become beneficiaries of the EOT, sharing in the long-term growth of the firm. The Role We are seeking an experienced Public Law Solicitor to join our growing team. This is a unique opportunity to undertake cross-disciplinary work at the intersection of: Public law Mental health law Mental capacity / Court of Protection Community care law You will work on a varied and impactful caseload, including: Judicial review matters and public law challenges Cases involving duties owed by local authorities and public bodies Matters intersecting with mental health detention and capacity issues Age assessment challenges and related litigation Community care and support provision disputes This role offers the opportunity to build a genuinely diverse and meaningful practice, handling complex and high-impact cases. Key Responsibilities Managing a caseload of public law and legally aided matters with full conduct of litigation from instruction through to conclusion Conducting judicial review and pre-action protocol work Advising vulnerable clients and those lacking capacity Liaising effectively with clients and/or litigation friends, ensuring clear and sensitive communication throughout Preparing and managing legal aid applications and compliance with LAA requirements Drafting detailed grounds, witness statements, and legal submissions Liaising with counsel, the courts, experts, and opposing parties Working across overlapping legal frameworks (public law, mental health, mental capacity) Supervision and training paralegals About You We are looking for a solicitor who: Is qualified in England & Wales Has strong experience in public law and legal aid work Has experience or exposure to judicial review Is confident managing a complex and sensitive caseload Demonstrates a strong commitment to access to justice and client care Highly desirable: Experience in mental health law, Court of Protection, or community care law Experience with age assessment challenges Advocacy experience or willingness to develop What We Offer Fully flexible working remote, hybrid, or office-based A supportive, collaborative, and purpose-driven team environment Competitive salary and benefits package High-quality, meaningful work with real social impact Employee Ownership Trust participation after 12 months A genuine voice in how the firm develops and grows Why Join Bison Solicitors? Bison Solicitors is not a traditional law firm. xehkeey As an employee-owned business, we operate with a long-term, people-first approach: Every team member contributes to and benefits from the firms success We prioritise collaboration over hierarchy We are building a sustainable, values-driven legal practice This is an opportunity to undertake challenging, rewarding work in a firm that values both professional excellence and fairness. Apply Now If you are an experienced public law solicitor seeking a flexible role with real impactand a firm where you are genuinely investedwe would be pleased to hear from you.