Public Law Project (London) - Lawyer (Immigration & Asylum) Job Title : Lawyer (Immigration & Asylum Accredited) Location: Central London Contract :Permanent Salary : £41,443.97 per annum Application closing date: 03 August 2025 At Public Law Project (PLP) , we work to champion fundamental rights and hold power to account. Our legal challenges have played a pivotal role in successful cases. In just the last year this includes: The fight against the Rwanda deportation policy The Government's attempts to renege on Windrush commitments Attempts to radically cut disability benefits to 100,000 people without lawful consultation Intervention in the challenge against draconian and unconstitutional anti protest laws Our work is highly respected, impactful, and deeply valued across the legal and social justice sectors. The Role This is an exciting opportunity for a capable, collaborative and motivated solicitor to join our exceptional casework team. You'll be working at the cutting edge of public law in the UK, supporting our award-winning team of solicitors in work that brings about real change. Join PLP and you'll be playing a key role in the team that brought the main challenge to the Safety of Rwanda Act, intervened in the challenge to the prorogation of Parliament, helped survivors whose assets are controlled by their abuser to access legal aid, and put a stop to the no-notice removal policy affecting people claiming asylum. You'll be supervised by one of our Lead Lawyers and have the opportunity to collaborate closely with the whole team. The PLP team is friendly, diverse, and inclusive, and you'll be supported and encouraged to develop your skills as a solicitor. Your caseload will be a mix of asylum and immigration work for individual clients as well as assisting with strategic public law cases relating to the rights of migrants. PLP is an equal opportunities and Disability Confident Employer. As part of our commitment to recruit fairly we use anonymised-selection processes until interview, offer additional interview opportunities to the highest-scoring candidates from under-represented communities, and use 'tie-breaker' provisions at all stages of our selection process. Pension:10% per annum after one year. Statutory minimum during first year. Leave:A full-time member of staff has 25 ordinary annual leave days each year in addition to bank holidays (usually 8). Probation period: 6 months. Benefits may be offered at a reduced level during the probation period. Payment method:Payment is made by electronic transfer on or shortly before the 15th of each calendar month covering payment for that same calendar month. PLP is a family friendly employer. We are open to flexible working arrangements from day one, including those that will enable the post-holder to accommodate their care responsibilities. 1-4 years PQE Experience of conducting a small strategic caseload of asylum and immigration matters including appeals before the First Tier Tribunal and associated judicial review litigation Expertise in conducting cases funded through legal aid To apply please complete the application form and send it to The deadline for applications is 11.59pm Sunday 3 August 2025
Jul 25, 2025
Full time
Public Law Project (London) - Lawyer (Immigration & Asylum) Job Title : Lawyer (Immigration & Asylum Accredited) Location: Central London Contract :Permanent Salary : £41,443.97 per annum Application closing date: 03 August 2025 At Public Law Project (PLP) , we work to champion fundamental rights and hold power to account. Our legal challenges have played a pivotal role in successful cases. In just the last year this includes: The fight against the Rwanda deportation policy The Government's attempts to renege on Windrush commitments Attempts to radically cut disability benefits to 100,000 people without lawful consultation Intervention in the challenge against draconian and unconstitutional anti protest laws Our work is highly respected, impactful, and deeply valued across the legal and social justice sectors. The Role This is an exciting opportunity for a capable, collaborative and motivated solicitor to join our exceptional casework team. You'll be working at the cutting edge of public law in the UK, supporting our award-winning team of solicitors in work that brings about real change. Join PLP and you'll be playing a key role in the team that brought the main challenge to the Safety of Rwanda Act, intervened in the challenge to the prorogation of Parliament, helped survivors whose assets are controlled by their abuser to access legal aid, and put a stop to the no-notice removal policy affecting people claiming asylum. You'll be supervised by one of our Lead Lawyers and have the opportunity to collaborate closely with the whole team. The PLP team is friendly, diverse, and inclusive, and you'll be supported and encouraged to develop your skills as a solicitor. Your caseload will be a mix of asylum and immigration work for individual clients as well as assisting with strategic public law cases relating to the rights of migrants. PLP is an equal opportunities and Disability Confident Employer. As part of our commitment to recruit fairly we use anonymised-selection processes until interview, offer additional interview opportunities to the highest-scoring candidates from under-represented communities, and use 'tie-breaker' provisions at all stages of our selection process. Pension:10% per annum after one year. Statutory minimum during first year. Leave:A full-time member of staff has 25 ordinary annual leave days each year in addition to bank holidays (usually 8). Probation period: 6 months. Benefits may be offered at a reduced level during the probation period. Payment method:Payment is made by electronic transfer on or shortly before the 15th of each calendar month covering payment for that same calendar month. PLP is a family friendly employer. We are open to flexible working arrangements from day one, including those that will enable the post-holder to accommodate their care responsibilities. 1-4 years PQE Experience of conducting a small strategic caseload of asylum and immigration matters including appeals before the First Tier Tribunal and associated judicial review litigation Expertise in conducting cases funded through legal aid To apply please complete the application form and send it to The deadline for applications is 11.59pm Sunday 3 August 2025
Liberty is looking for a creative and strategic lawyer to join its legal team for 12 months, to cover a lawyer on parental leave. Strategic litigation is core to Liberty's work. Our lawyers work closely with the rest of the organisation using casework and legal advice to help Liberty reach its strategic goals. You will be responsible for running a small caseload of strategic litigation, conducting interventions and providing specialist human rights advice. A large part of the role is identifying and then scoping potential cases, working closely with other organisations to develop the litigation in a collaborative and creative way. If you are interested in a job that involves innovative legal work in the NGO sector, we would like to hear from you. We have deliberately not included a requirement for a certain level of PQE in the selection criteria as we are keen to hear from candidates with pre-qualification experience, including experience outside the legal sector. We are also interested in more experienced applicants who may not see themselves as a human rights lawyer, but are interested in moving into this area. Liberty fully embraces flexible working and is committed to employee development.We aim to encourage people from all backgrounds to work with us and are particularly interested in hearing from people from minority backgrounds and all socio-economic sections of society. Key Dates Closing date: 9am Monday 4 August 2025 First Round Interviews:11 & 12 August 2025 Second Round Interviews: 19 August 2025 Please note that flexibility is available should candidates be unable to make these interview dates. How to Apply Review the Application Form Guidance and Guaranteed Interview Scheme details below Apply via theJob Board and upload completed application Any questions or issues, please contact us at . Application Form Guidance You will score higher, if you are able to refer to as many of the essential and desirable criteria as possible. A tip for doing this is to use the criteria as headings in your personal statement. Give strong examples - you can see how applications are scored at the bottom of the application form. Using the STAR method can help when evidencing competencies and giving examples: Situation: the situation you had to deal with Task: the task you were given to do Action: the action you took Result: what happened as a result of your action and what you learned from the experience. For your application to standout, spend time researching Liberty and the work we do(our website is a great place to start). Draw meaningful connections with your own motivations, work experience and personal experience. Be concise, keep your answers clear and to the point and avoid long sentences. Bullet points can sometimes work well. Try to use the full word count (but do not exceed it). Ensure your application is proofread for errors and set out neatly.
Jul 25, 2025
Full time
Liberty is looking for a creative and strategic lawyer to join its legal team for 12 months, to cover a lawyer on parental leave. Strategic litigation is core to Liberty's work. Our lawyers work closely with the rest of the organisation using casework and legal advice to help Liberty reach its strategic goals. You will be responsible for running a small caseload of strategic litigation, conducting interventions and providing specialist human rights advice. A large part of the role is identifying and then scoping potential cases, working closely with other organisations to develop the litigation in a collaborative and creative way. If you are interested in a job that involves innovative legal work in the NGO sector, we would like to hear from you. We have deliberately not included a requirement for a certain level of PQE in the selection criteria as we are keen to hear from candidates with pre-qualification experience, including experience outside the legal sector. We are also interested in more experienced applicants who may not see themselves as a human rights lawyer, but are interested in moving into this area. Liberty fully embraces flexible working and is committed to employee development.We aim to encourage people from all backgrounds to work with us and are particularly interested in hearing from people from minority backgrounds and all socio-economic sections of society. Key Dates Closing date: 9am Monday 4 August 2025 First Round Interviews:11 & 12 August 2025 Second Round Interviews: 19 August 2025 Please note that flexibility is available should candidates be unable to make these interview dates. How to Apply Review the Application Form Guidance and Guaranteed Interview Scheme details below Apply via theJob Board and upload completed application Any questions or issues, please contact us at . Application Form Guidance You will score higher, if you are able to refer to as many of the essential and desirable criteria as possible. A tip for doing this is to use the criteria as headings in your personal statement. Give strong examples - you can see how applications are scored at the bottom of the application form. Using the STAR method can help when evidencing competencies and giving examples: Situation: the situation you had to deal with Task: the task you were given to do Action: the action you took Result: what happened as a result of your action and what you learned from the experience. For your application to standout, spend time researching Liberty and the work we do(our website is a great place to start). Draw meaningful connections with your own motivations, work experience and personal experience. Be concise, keep your answers clear and to the point and avoid long sentences. Bullet points can sometimes work well. Try to use the full word count (but do not exceed it). Ensure your application is proofread for errors and set out neatly.
Wilsons (London) - Public Law and Human Rights Solicitor (2 years+ PQE) Wilsons are one of the UK's leading legal aid firms ranked in Chambers and the Legal 500 for our civil liberties, human rights, and public law work. We are winners of the 2021 Excellence in Access to Justice award from the Law Society. We believe in justice for all. We are recruiting for talented solicitors to join our highly regarded Public Law and Human Rights department. We are looking for lawyers to join us in working for our clients in their legal proceedings against central and local government. In return, we offer a home within a community of dedicated professionals and a supportive environment in which to thrive in your career. Career development is particularly important to us with our solicitors becoming Associates at 4 years PQE and a partnership that is expanding. We are actively committed to increasing the diversity of our department and to breaking down the barriers that prevent many from entering the legal profession. We recognise the significant benefits of a diverse and meaningfully inclusive team for the continued success of our department and for the clients that we represent. We particularly welcome and encourage applications from individuals who are from under-represented groups within the profession. The role: We are looking for one or more 2+ PQE solicitors who either meet the Legal Aid Agency supervisor requirements in the Public Law and/or Claims against Public Authorities and/or Community Care categories, or would be willing and able to do so within one year of joining us. Salary: From £40,000 depending on experience. We offer 6 weeks holiday and flexible working arrangements. How to apply: Please send a CV and covering letter demonstrating how you satisfy the relevant person specification to
Feb 14, 2025
Full time
Wilsons (London) - Public Law and Human Rights Solicitor (2 years+ PQE) Wilsons are one of the UK's leading legal aid firms ranked in Chambers and the Legal 500 for our civil liberties, human rights, and public law work. We are winners of the 2021 Excellence in Access to Justice award from the Law Society. We believe in justice for all. We are recruiting for talented solicitors to join our highly regarded Public Law and Human Rights department. We are looking for lawyers to join us in working for our clients in their legal proceedings against central and local government. In return, we offer a home within a community of dedicated professionals and a supportive environment in which to thrive in your career. Career development is particularly important to us with our solicitors becoming Associates at 4 years PQE and a partnership that is expanding. We are actively committed to increasing the diversity of our department and to breaking down the barriers that prevent many from entering the legal profession. We recognise the significant benefits of a diverse and meaningfully inclusive team for the continued success of our department and for the clients that we represent. We particularly welcome and encourage applications from individuals who are from under-represented groups within the profession. The role: We are looking for one or more 2+ PQE solicitors who either meet the Legal Aid Agency supervisor requirements in the Public Law and/or Claims against Public Authorities and/or Community Care categories, or would be willing and able to do so within one year of joining us. Salary: From £40,000 depending on experience. We offer 6 weeks holiday and flexible working arrangements. How to apply: Please send a CV and covering letter demonstrating how you satisfy the relevant person specification to
Miles and Partners, London - Court of Protection Solicitor Miles and Partners are looking for a Court of Protection Solicitor to join our Mental Health and Capacity team.This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to join a large highly regarded team of accredited specialists with many years' experience working in this specialised area of law, and as such are highly recognised in the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners. Applicants should send a C.V. and covering letter to The ideal candidate will: - be an experienced Mental Health and Capacity Solicitor with at least 6 years PQE. - have experience in Welfare cases in the Court of Protection. - have good working knowledge of Mental Health law and the Care Act. - Have good working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Law and Practice appropriate to PQE. - be a member of the Law Society Mental Health (Welfare) Accreditation Scheme. - be committed to delivering a high level of client service. - have excellent client care and communication skills. - have knowledge and experience of the Legal Aid system. - have a proven track record in this field. Terms to be agreed with salary commensurate with experience. £50,000 - £65,000 depending on experience (6 PQE and above is required) This is an excellent opportunity for career progression for the right candidate, to build their own and the firm's profile whilst advancing to team leadership with responsibility for developing an interesting niche caseload and supervising and assisting in the development of junior members of the team. Deadline: 31 January 2024 For a full job description please see here .
Jan 31, 2024
Full time
Miles and Partners, London - Court of Protection Solicitor Miles and Partners are looking for a Court of Protection Solicitor to join our Mental Health and Capacity team.This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to join a large highly regarded team of accredited specialists with many years' experience working in this specialised area of law, and as such are highly recognised in the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners. Applicants should send a C.V. and covering letter to The ideal candidate will: - be an experienced Mental Health and Capacity Solicitor with at least 6 years PQE. - have experience in Welfare cases in the Court of Protection. - have good working knowledge of Mental Health law and the Care Act. - Have good working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Law and Practice appropriate to PQE. - be a member of the Law Society Mental Health (Welfare) Accreditation Scheme. - be committed to delivering a high level of client service. - have excellent client care and communication skills. - have knowledge and experience of the Legal Aid system. - have a proven track record in this field. Terms to be agreed with salary commensurate with experience. £50,000 - £65,000 depending on experience (6 PQE and above is required) This is an excellent opportunity for career progression for the right candidate, to build their own and the firm's profile whilst advancing to team leadership with responsibility for developing an interesting niche caseload and supervising and assisting in the development of junior members of the team. Deadline: 31 January 2024 For a full job description please see here .