Coventry Law Centre

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Current vacancies

Are you interested in Social Welfare Law?

With a reputation for excellence, we provide specialist legal advice & representation to combat disadvantage, discrimination and exclusion. We also influence local and national policy to improve public services for the most vulnerable - we use the law to achieve change.

We currently cover six areas of social welfare law, and we have recently secured new funding which will allow us to expand further in the coming year. We require additional advisers/solicitors to join our existing Community Care and Employment teams.

If you have a broad base of relevant casework experience and, ideally, have knowledge of the Legal Service Commission contract/franchise arrangements this is a superb opportunity to be at the forefront of the provision of specialist legal advice in a unique setting.

 

Community Care, Public Law or Civil Litigation Solicitor/Adviser

Salary negotiable based on experience

Closing date: 10.00am, Wednesday 11th August 2010

We require a solicitor/caseworker who has experience in community care law or an associated area of civil litigation. You should have relevant casework experience and/or have knowledge/experience of the civil procedure rules and civil litigation.

You will handle a manageable caseload, but in addition will be encouraged to spend some of your time on other work, such as seeking to influence policy at the highest levels of decision making within local government and public services and working with voluntary organisations and others to increase awareness of legal rights. You will ideally be familiar with the requirements of the Legal Services Commission Specialist Help Quality Mark (SQM).

We operate from city centre offices, and our terms and conditions include 35 days holiday, flexible working hours and pension scheme membership

Applications may be submitted by post or email to narinder.shergill@covlaw.org.uk.

Interview date: 13th August 2010

We strive to be an equal opportunities employer. Our offices are wheelchair accessible. African-Caribbean people are under represented in our workforce and we particularly welcome applications from suitably qualified persons.

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Employment Solicitor/Advisor

Salary: Negotiable based on experience

Closing date: 10.00am, Monday 23rd August 2010

We require a solicitor/caseworker who has experience in employment and discrimination casework, and preferably with experience of discrimination in Goods and Services. Knowledge/experience of the civil procedure rules and civil litigation would be an advantage.

You will handle a manageable caseload, but in addition will be encouraged to spend some of your time on other work, such as seeking to influence policy at the highest levels of decision making within local government and public services and working with voluntary organisations and others to increase awareness of legal rights. You will ideally be familiar with the requirements of the Legal Services Commission Specialist Help Quality Mark (SQM).

We operate from city centre offices, and our terms and conditions include 35 days holiday, flexible working hours and pension scheme membership.

Applications may be submitted by post or email to narinder.shergill@covlaw.org.uk.

Interview date: to be determined

We strive to be an equal opportunities employer. Our offices are wheelchair accessible. African-Caribbean people are under represented in our workforce and we particularly welcome applications from suitably qualified persons.


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