Legal Appeals and Reviews Supervisor

By Alyson Emmerson | December 30, 2025 | Comments Off on Legal Appeals and Reviews Supervisor

Legal Appeals and Reviews Supervisor – Legal Aid – CLAS accreditation required – Middlesex – Competitive Salary

We are on the hunt for a qualified Criminal Solicitor, holding a current, non-conditional practicing certificate for at least 3 years, to join a UK-headquartered, international law firm operating in the UK, Europe, North America, Asia and Africa. 

The Legal Appeals and Reviews Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing appeals and review casework, ensuring compliance with legal, contractual and procedural requirements, and providing supervision and guidance to fee-earners.
As the Legal Appeals and Reviews Supervisor, you will ensure high-quality preparation and conduct of appeals and review matters and maintain standards required under relevant regulatory and audit frameworks.


What we’re looking for: 

  • Qualified solicitor holding a current, non-conditional practising certificate for the last 3 years
  • Hold Criminal Litigation Accreditation Scheme (CLAS) accreditation
  • Experience supervising at least 1 FTE Designated Fee Earner or Caseworker (min. 1 year), or completed formal supervisory-skills training within the last 12 months
  • Undertaken a minimum of 350 hours of direct casework in the last 12 months (or 1,050 in the last 5 years if working part-time)
  • At least 6 Police Station Advice & Assistance cases in the last year
  • Experience in magistrates’ / Crown Court representations
  • Highly organised nature with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
  • Excellent communication skills with strong interpersonal skills
  • Good professional judgement and discretion 
  • Supervisory skills with the ability to manage team members 
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development, compliance with law and procedures and high standards of legal practice


Key responsibilities as the Legal Appeals and Reviews Supervisor will include:

  • Ensuring the required standards are maintained at appointments and continuously thereafter
  • Undertaking direct casework, including police station and court representations, to maintain expertise
  • Providing guidance and support to fee-earners on complex appeals and review cases
  • Ensuring all cases meet contractual, legal and procedural standards
  • Maintaining records of supervision and training
  • Conducting documented supervision and proportionate file reviews based on fee-earner experience
  • Ensuring team performance meets departmental and contractual expectations

And more. 


Interested in this Legal Appeals and Reviews Supervisor opportunity in Middlesex? 

If this role is of interest to you and you have the required qualifications and experience we’re looking for, then we’d like to hear from you! 

Please ensure your CV showcases your capabilities and submit it, quoting ‘AE – Legal Appeals and Reviews Supervisor – Legal Aid’

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Alyson Emmerson

Alyson is a highly effective recruitment consultant recognised for combining traditional, relationship-led recruitment with modern headhunting and search methodologies. This blended approach ensures a thorough, targeted process that leaves no stone unturned in identifying and securing high-quality talent for an international client base. Alyson works closely with established organisations, fast-growing startups, international scaleups, technology companies and digital marketing agencies, supporting organisations at critical stages of growth. Her honest, no-nonsense approach is frequently cited by clients as a refreshing alternative to transactional recruitment, enabling clear decision-making and efficient outcomes. Known for her consultative mindset, Alyson partners with clients to add genuine value through a candid, professional and responsive recruitment service. Her ability to quickly understand commercial objectives, role requirements and organisational culture has allowed her to build strong, trusted relationships and rapidly establish credibility with new clients. As a member of IPTER (International Partner Team of Executive Recruiters), Alyson has access to a global network of specialist recruitment partners, enabling her to deliver international search solutions and secure talent across multiple markets with confidence and discretion.