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Job Description:

You will support our specialist Human Rights & Claims Against Public Authorities team by assisting solicitors with a wide range of civil litigation cases. You will work with vulnerable clients, handle sensitive issues, prepare representations, undertake legal research, and help progress complex cases efficiently and to a high professional standard. This role offers hands‑on experience across a broad range of public authority and human rights matters, including claims arising from unlawful detention, failures by public bodies, breaches of human rights, and other civil liberties‑related casework.

Job Responsibility:

  • Attending and advising clients under supervision
  • Preparing written representations and assessments of cases
  • Assisting fee earners with all aspects of case progression
  • Undertaking legal research
  • Preparing instructions to counsel
  • Arranging and attending conferences
  • Collating and reviewing evidence
  • Liaising with clients, experts, third‑party professionals, colleagues and the Legal Aid Agency
  • Preparing and submitting Legal Aid applications, including collating merits and means evidence
  • Preparing Court applications and pleadings
  • Ensuring compliance with client care requirements and internal case management processes
  • Completing delegated tasks within agreed timescales
  • Carrying out administrative duties where required

Requirements:

  • Law degree (2:1 or above) or relevant legal work experience
  • A‑levels
  • 5 GCSEs including English and Maths at grade C/4 or above
  • Strong computer literacy
  • Good organisational and time‑management skills
  • Strong research skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including a professional telephone manner
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Adaptability and flexibility

Nice to have:

  • Experience of casework in litigation
  • Experience working in a solicitor’s office
  • Experience working or studying in discrimination, employment, or civil litigation
What we offer:
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Agile/remote working
  • Well-being package inc (financial, physical, mental and dietary heath support)
  • Free parking
  • Salary sacrifice pension scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Competitive salary and holiday entitlement
  • Holiday sale & purchase scheme
  • Season ticket & travel support
  • Payroll giving scheme
  • Social events & clubs
  • Internal referral scheme
  • Retail vouchers/cashback schemes
  • Free eye tests
  • Cycle to work scheme

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 05, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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