Family Law Clinic Legal Adviser

The Disabled Workers Co-operative Ltd.; Highweek; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

A community legal support organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a qualified legal advisor to provide essential legal advice and casework related to family law matters. The role involves working 30 hours a week, with a salary range of £30,181 – £32,021 pro rata, and offers a 4% employer pension contribution. Successful applicants may work from home after an induction period, with potential flexibility for location based on needs. This fixed-term position is set to last until February 2029, with possible extensions dependent on funding.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution

Potential for home-working

Qualifications

• Must have a qualifying law degree.
• Experience providing legal advice in family law is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Legal Services Manager in fulfilling the Family Law Clinic's purpose.
• Undertake legal research and provide advice on family law matters.
• Assist litigants in person across Devon.

Skills

Legal research

Family law expertise

Client communication

Education

Qualifying law degree

Job description

Job Details

30 hours per week, Salary range £30,181 – £32,021 pro rata (with 3% increase expected from 1 April 2026) plus 4% employers pension contribution. Reporting to and supervised by Legal Services Manager. Based at Citizens Advice Teignbridge and/or at home. Fixed term to 28 February 2029 with potential for extension depending on further funding.

Role Overview

This role aims to provide a service to people who would otherwise be denied access to legal advice. The purpose is to support the Legal Services Manager in fulfilling the purpose of the Family Law Clinic by undertaking legal research and providing legal advice and casework on family law matters to litigants in person across Devon.

Practical Details

The successful applicant will be based in the Newton Abbot office or can be home based after a successful induction period. Occasionally, work at other locations may be required.

Requirements

In view of the specialist nature of the role, the successful candidate must be in possession of a qualifying law degree and have experience of providing legal advice – specifically in the area of family law.