Would you like to join an award-winning Law firm? 

Did you know we are rated 4.5 stars on Trust Pilot? 

Do you want to use your legal knowledge to Make a Positive Difference? 

Do you need a happy work life balance?

Do you want to join a law firm who will take an active interest in your career development?

Who are we?

We are the Jackson Lees Group and are committed to doing what is right and making a positive difference. What started off as a small group of Solicitors in Liverpool is now a group of over 200 members of staff spread across Liverpool, Heswall, Hoylake and Churchtown. 

Overall Purpose of the role: 

To provide first rate legal services to our clients according to their specific needs, ensuring full compliance with policies and procedures laid out by the group and by regulatory bodies.  To act as an ambassador for the group at all times, actively promoting its services.

Key Accountabilities:

• A passion for safeguarding and protecting vulnerable clients;

• Provide expert legal advice and representation to clients through empathy, strong communication and careful management of clients’ expectations; 

• Manage a caseload of Community Care and Court of Protection/ Deprivation of Liberties matters;

• Actively participate in departmental meetings, suggesting improvements to our services/ processes where appropriate; 

• Help to bring in new business to the firm through developing external relationships and dealing effectively with new enquiries; 

• Work to hit/ exceed KPIs including chargeable hours and billing requirements. 

• You will have at least 2+ years PQE (or equivalent experience)
• Experience of Community Care Law and / or Court of Protection (welfare) / DOLS work and Legal Aid funding
• Excellent communication skills and a positive attitude

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive basic salary
• 25 days holiday (Plus Bank Holidays)
• Hybrid / working from home
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Referral bonus
• PayCare Health Provider
• Pension
• Death in Service
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to our online Learning Academy courses in addition to internal/external technical training.
• Fully equipped kitchen with free Coffee Machine

Jackson Lees Group (a part of The MAPD Group) is committed to fostering an accepting an inclusive environment for our people and clients. We know that Making A Positive Difference through the practice of law can be achieved best when we celebrate diversity of all kinds. We actively encourage those from underrepresented groups and diverse backgrounds to apply for this role, including people from minority ethnicity backgrounds, religious backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ people, disabled people, people from different social backgrounds and of different ages.