Administrator/receptionist, full time position based in Birmingham We are looking for a vibrant, enthusiastic individual who shares our passion for social justice. You will provide excellent administrative support to our busy casework teams and a client focused reception service. Expand Salary £16,310 – £17,098 based on experience You will need excellent communication skills and enjoy working with people. The ability to manage a busy reception and have a great telephone manner is essential. Equally, you will need excellent attention to detail, and the organisational skills to work across multiple teams as well as a flexible approach to your work. This is a fantastic opportunity to play an essential role in a friendly organisation that is making a difference to the lives of those people in our communities who need legal advice. Join a team that is making a difference! Administrator and receptionist job description and person specification Location: This post is based at Warwick Road, Tyesley, Birmingham; 5 minutes from the railway station. Terms and conditions: Include 28 days holiday (rising by a day every year after 2 years of service) plus 8 statutory days and pension scheme membership. For an application pack please email [email protected] Applications may be submitted by post or by email to [email protected] Closing date: 10am 23rd August 2019 Interviews: 30th August 2019 We strive to be an equal opportunities employer. Our offices are wheelchair accessible.
Trustee Position - Unpaid We are seeking three new trustees to join our high-calibre Board and executive team in governing the organisation and leading our strategy. Expand This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to an award-winning organisation which leaves no stone unturned in the quest for social justice for society’s most disadvantaged people. You will be joining an experienced Board of Trustees from a wealth of backgrounds, all with a shared interest in access to justice. Ideal candidates will bring skills in finance and/or local knowledge of Birmingham and have experience of playing a strategic leadership role in a complex organisation contributing to non-executive governance. You may not have been a Trustee before. If that is the case we support all our Trustees to develop with a full induction programme and bespoke training and ongoing support. The Law Centre takes every opportunity to provide services to meet community need and to fill the gaps left by the cuts to legal aid and other funding. We have taken a decision not to charge for our services and have attracted a wide range of funding whilst remaining true to our fundamental principles. Apparent disasters like the closure of the former Birmingham Law Centre, have been turned into opportunities, and Britain’s second city now benefits from the new Birmingham Community Law Centre thanks to the Central England Law Centre team. Strong governance, finance expertise and local knowledge is essential for our mission, we believe that our strategy and reach can be developed and expanded even further with the right guidance. If you would like to discuss this opportunity in more detail please contact our CEO [email protected] Come join the team! Further information CELC Trustee vacancy background information CELC Trustee role and person outline
Paralegal, full time position based in Birmingham You will provide casework and administrative support to our legal teams in particular in the field of welfare rights, housing and community care. Expand Salary £20,521 - £21,863 based on experience We are looking for a vibrant, enthusiastic individual who shares our passion for social justice to work from our Birmingham office. You will provide casework and administrative support to our legal teams in particular in the field of welfare rights, housing and community care. As well as getting involved in all aspects of casework you will assist with the management and administration of our busy student advice clinics. You will develop your skills working with experienced caseworkers and assist all aspects of case management including, taking instructions from clients, drafting; legal research and liaising with clients and third parties. Ideally you will be a graduate who has or is undertaking the Legal Practice Course or equivalent. The ability to manage a varied workload is essential along with excellent organisational skills and a flexible approach to work. We are committed to investing in our staff’s development and you will receive excellent supervision and training opportunities. We have a good track record in offering trainee contract positions whenever possible. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain a greater insight into the workings of a social welfare legal team and gain experience before deciding whether to embark on a career as a solicitor. At the same time, you will play an essential role in a friendly organisation that is making a difference to the lives of those people in our communities that are most vulnerable. Join a team that is making a difference! Location: This post is based at Warwick Road, Tyesley, Birmingham; 5 minutes from the railway station. Terms and conditions: Include a 37 hour working week, 28 days holiday (rising by a day every year after 2 years of service) plus 8 statutory days and pension scheme membership. This post is initially funded for 12 months. For an application pack please email [email protected] Applications may be submitted by post or by email to [email protected] Closing date: 10am, 23rd August 2019 Interviews: 29th August 2019 We strive to be an equal opportunities employer. Our offices are wheelchair accessible.
Immigration Caseworker/Solicitor – Part-time 18.5 hours, based in Coventry We seek an experienced caseworker to manage a specialist immigration and asylum advice to victims of domestic violence. Expand Salary negotiable up to £29,704 pro rata based on experience and qualifications. We are looking for an experienced immigration practitioner who shares our passion for social justice to join our established team in Coventry providing advice and representation to victims of domestic violence to resolve their immigration problems. This post is supporting a successful partnership project with leading women’s organisations in Coventry and you will be key in helping to protect some of the most vulnerable women in the city and empower them to transform their family’s lives. Preferably you will be OISC level 2 accredited or accredited at IAAS level 1 and have some understanding of family law processes. You will also have experience of working with victims of domestic violence or transferrable skills that demonstrate your ability to work with this client group. This is a fantastic opportunity to play an essential role in a friendly organisation. Join a team that is making a difference! Immigration caseworker/solicitor job description and person specification Location: This post is based at Oakwood House, St Patrick’s Road, Coventry; 5 minutes from the railway station. Terms and conditions: Include 28 days holiday (rising by a day every year after 2 years of service) plus 8 statutory days and pension scheme membership. For an application pack please email [email protected] Applications may be submitted by post or by email to [email protected] Closing date: 10am Thursday 29th August 2019 Interviews: Tuesday 3rd September 2019 We strive to be an equal opportunities employer. Our offices are wheelchair accessible.