Trainee Solicitor: Immigration & Employment Justice (Hybrid London)

Work Rights Centre; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity focused on migrant rights in London is seeking a Trainee Solicitor for a two-year fixed-term position. This full-time role includes working on immigration and employment cases, engaging with marginalized communities, and participating in a fellowship program that covers legal training costs. Ideal candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to social justice and have completed or be on track to complete legal practice requirements. The position offers a hybrid work model with opportunities for impactful legal work.

Benefits

Coverage of legal training costs

Well-being support

Independent social justice project opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have passed the LPC or SQE Part 1 by 14 March 2026.
• Strong commitment to social justice and charity values.
• Experience working in a team towards common goals.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with immigration status issues.
• Handle employment cases including wage non-payment and discrimination.
• Conduct legal research for social justice projects.

Skills

Enthusiastic and proactive

Confident and resourceful

Commitment to social justice

Experience working with marginalized migrant communities

Public-facing work experience

Education

Completed LPC or undergraduate degree & SQE Part 1

Job description

A charity focused on migrant rights in London is seeking a Trainee Solicitor for a two-year fixed-term position. This full-time role includes working on immigration and employment cases, engaging with marginalized communities, and participating in a fellowship program that covers legal training costs. Ideal candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to social justice and have completed or be on track to complete legal practice requirements. The position offers a hybrid work model with opportunities for impactful legal work.