Vacancies in the Legal Aid Sector

North Wales Community Law is looking for an experienced charity leader to work alongside their Board of Trustees to lead the next phase of their development. This is a varied role combining strategic leadership, governance, fundraising, partnership development and organisational management. You’ll work with a committed team, an engaged Board and a wide range of partners to build a financially sustainable organisation that delivers lasting impact for communities across North Wales.

North Wales Community Law is a young and ambitious charity with a simple vision: that everyone in North Wales should have access to the legal advice they need to uphold their rights, challenge injustice and improve their lives. Since opening in 2023, they’ve established a housing legal aid service, developed strong partnerships across Wales and the UK, and built a growing reputation for high-quality, community-based legal advice.

Osbornes Law is looking for a full-time solicitor with experience in housing law to join their expanding and award-winning litigation legal aid team. Experience in community care and public law would also be desirable, but not essential. The role will provide an exciting opportunity for the successful solicitor to handle a diverse caseload and to make a positive difference for vulnerable people in society.

Osbornes Law is an award-winning London firm based primarily in Camden Town. The litigation legal aid team is ranked in Band 1 in the Legal 500 for Social Housing, and Band 3 for Public Law. The team is known for its diverse practice and commitment to vulnerable clients. Two solicitors in the department were named Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year in 2019 in the Social & Welfare and Children’s Rights categories respectively.

Shelter Cymru is looking for a Housing Law Caseworker. As a Housing Law Caseworker, you will be part of a team that provides a National Housing Advice Service through a mixture of centre, court and surgery-based services. The delivery and development of National Housing Advice services is one of the primary means by which Shelter Cymru fulfils its aims and objectives of preventing homelessness and improving bad housing conditions. You will be expected to make a significant contribution to the successful delivery and development of these services.

Shelter Cymru is an independent Welsh charity (not part of Shelter England or Scotland); founded on the belief that everyone in Wales has the right to a decent, secure home. Since 1981, Shelter Cymru has helped more than half a million people fight for their rights, get back on their feet and find and keep a home. We also tackle the root causes of homelessness by campaigning for new laws, policies and solutions. 

Shelter Cymru is looking for a Court Duty Scheme Housing Law Caseworker. As a Court Duty Scheme Housing Law Caseworker you will be part of a team who provide a National Housing Advice Service through a mixture of centre, court and surgery based services. The delivery and development of National Housing Advice services is one of the primary means by which Shelter Cymru fulfils its aims and objectives of preventing homelessness and improving bad housing conditions. You will be expected to make a significant contribution to the successful delivery and development of these services.

Shelter Cymru is an independent Welsh charity (i.e. not part of Shelter England/ Scotland); founded on the belief that everyone in Wales has the right to a decent, secure home. Since 1981, Shelter Cymru has helped more than half a million people fight for their rights, get back on their feet and find and keep a home. They also tackle the root causes of homelessness by campaigning for new laws, policies and solutions. 

Dowse & Co is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed Family Solicitor or Caseworker to join their Family Department. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload and work closely with experienced solicitors in the team.

Dowse & Co has been providing trusted legal services to the community for over 125 years. They have a longstanding commitment to their community and a reputation for excellence and professionalism. They are committed to promoting access to justice and delivering high-quality legal advice and representation regardless of their client’s means or circumstances.

Plumstead Community Law Centre is looking for an Interim Chief Executive or Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of the Law Centre. Working closely with their Board of Trustees, you will manage staff, office operations, finance and administration, funded projects and organisational compliance, ensuring their services continue to deliver high-quality support to the community.

Plumstead Community Law Centre is a specialist legal advice charity providing free legal advice and representation in immigration, welfare benefits and employment law. Based in the heart of Woolwich, they support local people through their office and community outreach services

Leeds Citizens Advice & Law Centre is looking for an Advice Team Leader. As Advice Team Leader you will play a key role in ensuring their advice services are delivered to high quality standards with a strong focus on their Gateway Service but will also work across other teams as required. You will lead, motivate and support staff to deliver quality services, helping the team to achieve agreed targets and objectives. You will support and provide cover for Team Leaders of other subject areas, and will also work in their City Centre Hub supporting advice through face to face, telephone and digital channels.

Leeds Citizens Advice & Law Centre is working for a fairer society where people are free from the effects of poverty and injustice. Through their free and independent advice services they help over 30,000 people a year to improve their financial circumstances, challenge discrimination and unfair treatment, and lead healthier, happier lives.

Leeds Citizens Advice & Law Centre is looking for a Housing caseworker. As a Housing Caseworker, you will work closely with the Housing Solicitor and Money Advice Team in particular, advising clients on a range of housing issues, including homelessness, possession and eviction, disrepair, and renters’ rights. An understanding of eligibility and scope for legal aid would be an advantage. This role is also open to applicants interested in a trainee position. This would suit an experienced generalist adviser or caseworker looking to specialise in housing. 

Leeds Citizens Advice & Law Centre is working for a fairer society where people are free from the effects of poverty and injustice. Through their free and independent advice services they help over 30,000 people a year to improve their financial circumstances, challenge discrimination and unfair treatment, and lead healthier, happier lives.

Leeds Citizens Advice & Law Centre is looking for a Welfare Rights caseworker. As a Welfare Rights Caseworker you will play a key role in ensuring their clients receive good quality benefits advice, via a range of communication channels including face to face, telephone and digital. You will have experience of providing a full range of welfare rights advice, for a wide range of clients, working with other teams across the service in assisting them to achieve the best outcome for their circumstances.

Leeds Citizens Advice & Law Centre is working for a fairer society where people are free from the effects of poverty and injustice. Through their free and independent advice services they help over 30,000 people a year to improve their financial circumstances, challenge discrimination and unfair treatment, and lead healthier, happier lives.