Citizens Advice Worcester and Herefordshire are seeking to recruit the following staff based at our Worcester Office

Housing Solicitor/Authorised Litigator and Legal Aid Supervisor

Full time 37 hours per week

Salary £35,000 – £42,000 per annum

We have an exciting opportunity for a Housing Solicitor/Authorised Litigator and experienced Legal Aid Supervisor to join our small but dedicated Housing Casework Team.

• We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who is committed to delivering a quality advice service to vulnerable clients, and has the ability to lead, manage and develop their team, whilst also playing a key role in developing the future service.
• The successful candidate must be a qualified solicitor or authorised litigator with preferably 2 years’ recent experience of working successfully under contract for housing advice with the Legal Aid Agency.
• You will also be able to meet the Legal Aid Agency supervisor requirements for housing law, or be able to attain this standard within 6 months of starting with us.

In return, you can expect a flexible working environment within a supportive and friendly team, and a salary open for future negotiation as you develop the service.

Housing Caseworker

Full time 37 hours per week or Part Time 0.5 FTE

Salary £27,711 – £29,572 per annum (pro rata for part time)

The post will provide a range of housing casework. The post holders will need to travel to court venues and outreach locations throughout Herefordshire and provide cover for the same in Worcestershire. This post is currently funded by the Legal Aid Agency and National Lottery Community Fund.

For further information and/or an application pack for the above posts email: enquiries@citaworcester.org.uk

Closing Date for applicants: Monday 13 January 2025

Interviews w/c Monday 20 January 2025

Citizens Advice Worcester & Herefordshire (Operating as Citizens Advice Worcester)

Company no: 6827297 / Charity number 1128497

Osbornes Law is recruiting for a full-time solicitor with experience in public law and community care to join their expanding and award-winning Public Law and Social Care team. Experience in housing law would also be desirable, but not essential.

The role will provide an exciting opportunity for the successful solicitor to handle a diverse caseload.

Applications from solicitors of 1-year PQE and above will be considered.

The successful candidate will be given responsibility over their caseload from the outset and are expected to have good knowledge of the law, current policies and legal aid. The successful candidate will also be supported by a close team of colleagues within an open plan office.

Salaries are highly competitive, and benefits include flexible working and significant opportunities for learning and personal development.

Osbornes Law is a leading firm ranked in the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners based in Camden Town. The team is currently ranked in Band 1 in the Legal 500 for Social Housing, and Band 3 for Public Law. The team is known for its diverse legal aid practice and commitment to 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. The team seek to take on complex and difficult legal challenges to help their clients and would welcome a dedicated solicitor who is interested in a varied and rewarding role to join the team.

Apply by CV and cover letter to Sandra Hillard SandraHillard@osbornes.net

Closing date: Please submit your application for consideration as soon as possible. The last date for applications is Monday 13 January 2025.