Prison Law - Supervisor
- Leeds
- Permanent
- £60,000 per annum
Prison Law Supervising Solicitor
Location: Hybrid – with offices in Croydon, Canterbury, Leeds, Birmingham, or Dartford
Why 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