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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)