Youth Legal (London) – Community Care Supervising Solicitor

Youth Legal (London) – Community Care Supervising Solicitor

• Job title: Community Care Supervising Solicitor


• Location: London


• Hours: Full time (35 hours)

Youth Legal is a London-based charity dedicated to providing free legal advice, representation, and advocacy services to young people facing social, economic, and legal challenges. Our mission is to bring lasting change to the lives of marginalised and vulnerable young people by providing easy access to young person friendly social welfare lawyers and advisors offering high quality, holistic support and legal education. We work with a diverse range of stakeholders, including local communities, schools, legal professionals, and policymakers, to create a more equitable and just society for all young people.

Role Overview

The Community Care Supervisor will provide high-quality legal and advice services for young people aged 16-25 and families with children. The postholder will ensure all Community Care related casework, supervision, and service development activities are accurate, robust, and responsive to the needs of vulnerable young clients and families who live, work, or study in London. This role is full time, requiring close collaboration with internal team members and external agencies, including local authorities, advice networks, and partner organisations. The role is hybrid with some office attendance required as well as outreach or stakeholder site visits.

The ideal candidate will have a deep commitment to social justice, extensive experience in the non-profit sector, and a proven track record in achieving successful outcomes for young people and overseeing legal casework of junior team members.

Person Specification

• Fulfil LAA Standard Civil Contract criteria to be a LAA Community Care Supervisor on commencement of post.


• At least 2 years post qualification experience.


• Expertise or special interest in SEN.


• Experience in preparing and issuing judicial reviews.


• Demonstrated ability to advise and represent young people in complex scenarios using an empathetic and trauma-informed approach.


• Strong understanding of issues facing vulnerable young people and families, including care leavers and those experiencing homelessness.


• Ability to distil complex legal information into clear, accessible advice and communication.


• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in legal casework and supervision.


• Strong communication, supervision, and collaboration skills.


• Good IT skills and capability in preparing court bundles using pdf software.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit the completed application form along with their CV and a covering letter. Applications should be sent to hannadunn@youthlegal.org.uk and will be considered on a rolling basis.

First interviews will be arranged for the week commencing 16 March 2026.

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