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.
Pay / Benefits
Civil Service pension with employer contribution
Learning and development opportunities
Flexible working options
Inclusive and diverse working culture
Annual leave and public holidays
Season Ticket Advance
Responsibilities
End-to-end case management to progress proceedings fairly and efficiently
Exercise delegated judicial/registrar functions within governance frameworks
Prioritise and escalate high-risk or high-impact matters
Maintain caseload oversight and minimise delays
Produce clear legal analysis and advice for judicial decision-making
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of law, rules and case law
Identify emerging trends and procedural risks and advise on implications
Engage with judiciary, court users and justice partners
Provide professional leadership, coaching and knowledge sharing
Contribute to governance, assurance and risk management
Lead service improvements and cross-jurisdictional initiatives
Represent Legal Operations in meetings and forums with informed advice
Act as a role model for integrity, inclusion and public service values
Escalate material risk or decisions outside delegated authority
Support business planning, policy development and organisational decision-making
Communicate complex issues clearly to judges, professionals, and litigants in person
Key requirements
Qualified to practise as a Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive in England and Wales with post-qualification experience
Ability to analyse complex legal and procedural issues and make robust decisions
Strong written and oral communication skills
Experience managing complex legal casework with autonomy and handling competing priorities
Experience influencing professional practice and contributing to organisational improvement
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