Vacancies in the Legal Aid Sector

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.

Asylum Aid is recruiting a solicitor and IAAS accredited senior caseworker, with experience of immigration legal aid work and of running judicial review challenges, particularly in the immigration and asylum context to join their exceptional legal team.

Asylum Aid deliver high quality legal representation to some of the most vulnerable people seeking asylum in the UK; Children, Survivors of trafficking, and stateless people.

Youth Legal is recruiting a committed and experienced Community Care Supervising Solicitor to join their growing team and play a key role in supporting vulnerable young people and families across London. This is an opportunity to combine high-quality legal practice with meaningful social impact. The role involves advising and representing young people aged 16-25 and families with children on complex community care matters, from one off support via their advice line to representation throughout a case. You will also help supervise and develop junior staff and volunteers, contribute to service development, and support the growth of an ambitious and values-driven organisation.

Youth Legal is a community resource based in London providing services specifically for young people between 16 and 25. They offer free legal advice at their office based at Devas Club close to Clapham Common and Clapham Junction. Their legal advice line provides telephone advice to individuals and advisors, and Public Legal Education to young people and families with children, and advice to support workers through training sessions and seminars.