Prison Law - Supervisor

Clayton Legal

  • Leeds
  • £60,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Prison Law Supervising Solicitor
Location: Hybrid - with offices in Croydon, Canterbury, Leeds, Birmingham, or DartfordWhy This Role? If you’re an experienced Prison Law Solicitor looking to take the next step in your career, this is a standout opportunity. You'll join a respected legal team with a genuine commitment to access to justice, working alongside experts in a firm that truly supports its staff.What sets this role apart?
  • Flexible hybrid working - work remotely or from one of several regional offices
  • Supportive team culture - supervision, admin support, and manageable caseloads
  • Clear progression - real opportunities to develop your career and lead
  • Strong values - join a firm with a national reputation for legal excellence and social justice
  • Attractive benefits package - see below
Employee Benefits
  • Competitive base salary (dependent on experience)
  • Pension scheme with employer contributions
  • Benenden Health Care
  • Firm-provided laptop and IT setup
  • Admin and dictation support
  • Dedicated inbound call handling team
  • Supportive supervision and mentoring
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Annual appraisals and salary reviews
  • Bi-annual firm-wide parties (Summer & Christmas)
  • Additional perks and employee benefits
  • Competitive training packages
About the Role We are recruiting a Supervising Solicitor to lead and support a team of prison law practitioners. You'll manage your own caseload while playing a key role in supervision, compliance, and team development. This is an opportunity to make a real difference - both to clients and your colleagues.Key Responsibilities
  • Supervise and support prison law fee earners and consultants
  • Ensure compliance with Legal Aid Agency (LAA) contract requirements
  • Conduct file reviews and monitor performance
  • Handle complex cases including parole, adjudications, recall, and categorisation
  • Provide training, mentoring, and day-to-day guidance
  • Maintain excellent standards of client care and service delivery
  • Contribute to audits, LAA reporting, and quality assurance
  • Oversee or assist with billing (including CRM18/exceptional cases)
About You
  • Qualified solicitor with 3+ years' PQE in prison law
  • Supervisor status under the LAA's Prison Law contract (or eligible)
  • Confident with legal aid funding and compliance processes
  • Proven ability to supervise or lead a team
  • Committed to access to justice, professional standards, and client care
  • Able to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid environment
If you’re passionate about defending rights, delivering excellent legal services, and ready to take on a

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