b Overview /b p In this Senior Casework Lawyer role, you provide senior legal expertise and delegated decision-making support within the Royal Courts of Justice and Upper Tribunal. You will manage complex casework with autonomy, guiding judicial decisions and ensuring fair, efficient procedures. You lead within Legal Operations, helping develop colleagues, improve services, and uphold professional standards. The role blends high-stakes casework with leadership, governance, and cross-jurisdictional collaboration to support the delivery of justice. /p b Pay / Benefits /b ul li Civil Service pension with employer contribution /li li Learning and development opportunities /li li Flexible working options /li li Inclusive and diverse working culture /li li Annual leave and public holidays /li li Season Ticket Advance /li /ul b Responsibilities /b ul li End-to-end case management to progress proceedings fairly and efficiently /li li Exercise delegated judicial/registrar functions within governance frameworks /li li Prioritise and escalate high-risk or high-impact matters /li li Maintain caseload oversight and minimise delays /li li Produce clear legal analysis and advice for judicial decision-making /li li Maintain up-to-date knowledge of law, rules and case law /li li Identify emerging trends and procedural risks and advise on implications /li li Engage with judiciary, court users and justice partners /li li Provide professional leadership, coaching and knowledge sharing /li li Contribute to governance, assurance and risk management /li li Lead service improvements and cross-jurisdictional initiatives /li li Represent Legal Operations in meetings and forums with informed advice /li li Act as a role model for integrity, inclusion and public service values /li li Escalate material risk or decisions outside delegated authority /li li Support business planning, policy development and organisational decision-making /li li Communicate complex issues clearly to judges, professionals, and litigants in person /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li Qualified to practise as a Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive in England and Wales with post-qualification experience /li li Ability to analyse complex legal and procedural issues and make robust decisions /li li Strong written and oral communication skills /li li Experience managing complex legal casework with autonomy and handling competing priorities /li li Experience influencing professional practice and contributing to organisational improvement /li /ul ul li Communication /li li Collaboration /li li Leadership /li li Legal analysis and advisory drafting /li li Knowledge of procedural rules and case law /li li Proportionate legal research /li /ul
Senior Casework Lawyer (Ref: 23102) employer: United Kingdom Government
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