Suffolk Law Centre

Housing Solicitor / Legal Aid Supervisor Extended Application Deadline

Harrow Law Centre

Solicitor – Public Law/Housing Solicitor with opportunity to develop expertise in Planning

35 hours per week (part time considered)

Salary                        £47,080 per annum plus pension

Location                   Hybrid – Harrow/home working

Deadline:                  Noon Thursday 21^st March 2024

With the lowest level of social housing in London and ranked 7^th in terms of low pay Harrow has a housing crisis.  Those on low incomes are forced to rely on the private sector which is often expensive and of poor quality.  Yet like many other London Boroughs Harrow is undergoing considerable regeneration with more and more luxury developments which are largely unaffordable to local residents.

In response to the demands from the community we now have an exciting opportunity for a solicitor who is interested in developing a new area of work at the Law Centre assisting residents challenge major developments and regeneration in the borough.   You will work closely with our housing campaigns worker and our team of housing solicitors.

The overall aim of this project will be:

• Support and empower local people to be able to influence major redevelopments affecting the environment they live in.
• Influence strategy at a local level by contributing legal expertise to ensure that residents voices are heard, and the needs of the community are considered.
• Promoting public engagement with planning, and supporting other groups to develop their knowledge, confidence and skills
• Providing legal advice and representation, including judicial reviews.

Harrow Law Centre is a small, effective, and forward-thinking Law Centre which provides specialist legal advice & representation to combat disadvantage, discrimination and exclusion. We also work to influence local and national policy to improve public services for the most vulnerable.  We use the law not only to resolve the legal problem for the individual but to achieve wider change.

We have small premises in a vibrant community setting but operate a hybrid system of working.  We specialize in social welfare law and hold Legal Aid contracts in Crime, Education, Housing, Immigration/Asylum, Public Law and Welfare Benefits.

Our housing team is currently comprised of 4 housing solicitors, two trainee solicitors and a housing campaigns worker.  You will be working alongside an experienced team committed to providing a high-quality service to Harrow residents.

For the application pack email:  pamelafitzpatrick@harrowlawcentre.org.uk

Solicitor – Housing Solicitor

35 hours per week (part time considered) 

Salary                        £47,080 per annum plus pension

Location                   Hybrid – Harrow/home working

Deadline:                  Noon Thursday 21^st March 2024

With the lowest level of social housing in London and ranked 7^th in terms of low pay Harrow has a housing crisis.  Those on low incomes are forced to rely on the private sector which is often expensive and of poor quality.  Yet like many other London Boroughs Harrow is undergoing considerable regeneration with more and more luxury developments which are largely unaffordable to local residents.

We are looking for a solicitor with experience of housing law under a legal aid contract and who is committed to tackling social injustice.   You will work alongside our team of housing solicitors and trainees and also work closely with our housing campaigns worker.  Your work will include defending against possession proceedings, judicial reviews as well as working on housing campaigns.

Harrow Law Centre is a small, effective, and forward-thinking Law Centre which provides specialist legal advice & representation to combat disadvantage, discrimination and exclusion. We also work to influence local and national policy to improve public services for the most vulnerable.  We use the law not only to resolve the legal problem for the individual but to achieve wider change.

We have small premises in a vibrant community setting but operate a hybrid system of working.  We specialize in social welfare law and hold Legal Aid contracts in Crime, Education, Housing, Immigration/Asylum, Public Law and Welfare Benefits.

Our housing team is currently comprised of 4 housing solicitors, two trainee solicitors and a housing campaigns worker.  You will be working alongside an experienced team committed to providing a high-quality service to Harrow residents.

For the application pack email:  pamelafitzpatrick@harrowlawcentre.org.uk

Citizens Advice Leeds

Social Welfare Law Solicitor/CILEx Practitioner
Hours: 35 hours per week, some out of hours working, with time off in lieu
Salary: NJC Scale Points 23-25, £32,077 – £33,945 p.a. depending on experience

In 2024 we’re entering an exciting phase of development to increase access to free legal advice in Leeds and we’re seeking a Solicitor/CILEx Practitioner with PQE in a Social Welfare Law specialism to join our legal advice team.

The legal advice team is part of our Specialist Services department, working alongside caseworkers and support workers to respond to the complex and multiple problems our clients face. We would welcome applications from candidates who can strengthen our capacity in Housing advice, or bring expertise in Immigration, Discrimination or Family law.

The Social Welfare Law Solicitor/CILEx Practitioner will carry their own caseload , ensuring that quality and performance standards are consistently met, and support the development of caseworkers in their specialism.

The successful candidate will have recent and significant post qualification experience in a Social Welfare law subject.  Alongside legal advice skills, we’re seeking candidates with a commitment to access to justice and an interest in working in the not for profit sector.

How to Apply

Closing date for applications: Please note all applications will be considered as they are received, so please apply early.
Interviews: Once your application has been considered we will contact candidates to arrange an initial interview, either in person or video call.

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