Family Solicitor / Caseworker

Based at either our Coventry Office or our Birmingham Office

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience

Hours: Full time & Part Time Considered for the role

Central England Law Centre is the UK’s largest law centre, with a national reputation for innovation and excellence in its legal practice. We are a charity that provides free specialist legal advice to people in Coventry and Birmingham who are most in need. We advocate for people, challenge unfair decisions, take cases to the highest courts and work in partnerships with other voluntary and statutory organisations. We work tirelessly to fulfil our vision of a society where people’s rights are upheld, their needs met, and in which everybody can thrive.

We are looking for a family solicitor / caseworker who will be part of our family team specialising in dealing with a range of legal aid family matters including: child care proceedings, child arrangements order, child abduction non molestation orders and occupational orders.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play an essential role in a friendly organisation that is trying to make a difference to the lives of those people in our communities that are most vulnerable.

The law centre operates in both Coventry and Birmingham. Both offices are within walking distance of a railway station. Our terms and conditions include flexible working including hybrid working where appropriate, 28 days holiday pro rata (rising by 1 day per year to 35 days after 5 years’ service) plus 8 additional statutory days, and pension scheme membership.

Applications

Applications should be submitted by email to [email protected]

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