Lawyer - (Human Rights, Social Justice Charity, Remote working options)

CIVITAS RECRUITMENT; London; Remote; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Civitas Charity Recruitment recherche un solliciteur motivé pour rejoindre une organisation juridique de l'intérêt public. Ce rôle implique une gestion de cas en droit de l'immigration et des devoirs de litige, contribuant à des efforts de justice sociale. Le poste, basé à Londres, offre la possibilité de travailler à temps plein ou partiel dans un environnement collaboratif.

Benefits

Excellent congés et provisions de pension

Options de travail flexible

Qualifications

• Solliciteur qualifié (ou équivalent) avec accréditation en droit de l'immigration.
• Expérience en litige en droit public et/ou en immigration.
• Fortes compétences en recherche juridique et communication.

Responsibilities

• Gérer un caseload financé par l'aide juridique.
• Fournir des conseils juridiques et mener des litiges.
• Contribuer à la recherche, à la formation et au travail politique.

Skills

Legal Research

Strong Communication Skills

Commitment to Social Justice

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Immigration & Asylum Law Accreditation

Job description

Civitas Charity Recruitment are delighted to be working with a leading national public interest legal organisation seeking a capable, collaborative, and motivated solicitor to join its exceptional casework team. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful litigation that defends rights and holds power to account.

Role Overview

The postholder will work on a mixed immigration/asylum and public law caseload, including individual representation and strategic litigation. Supervised by a Lead Lawyer, the role offers collaboration across legal, research, and policy teams, and involves occasional training and public legal education activities.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage a sustainable legal aid-funded caseload

- Provide expert legal advice and conduct litigation

- Contribute to research, training, and policy work

- Collaborate across internal teams and external networks

About You

- Qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with Immigration & Asylum Law Accreditation (Senior Caseworker level)

- Experience in public law and/or immigration litigation

- Strong legal research and communication skills

- Commitment to social justice and public law principles

Terms

• Permanent contract, based in Central London with flexible working options

• Full-time or part-time (min. 28 hours/week)

• Salary: £41,443.97 (pro-rata)

• Excellent leave and pension provisions

Application Process

An anonymised recruitment process is in place to ensure fairness and equity. Applications are welcomed from candidates of all backgrounds. The deadline for applications is Sunday 3 August 2025.

Interviews: Tuesday 2 & Thursday 4 September 2025.

For further details and how to apply, please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD.