Trainee Solicitor Opportunity

Citizens Advice; West Bradford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social justice organization in Bradford is offering an amazing opportunity for a Trainee Solicitor. You will work in a supportive environment focusing on social welfare law, assisting individuals with housing, welfare benefits, and immigration cases. This role provides essential hands-on experience and full support in achieving your solicitor qualification. Starting salary is £25,000 with 37 hours per week and excellent holiday benefits.

Benefits

25 days of holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays plus 3 additional days

Training costs covered

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Dedication to helping individuals facing significant challenges.
• Commitment to completing qualification as a solicitor.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside experienced solicitors in a supportive environment.
• Gain hands-on experience in social welfare law.
• Assist with client cases involving housing, welfare benefits, and immigration.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Passion for social justice

Job description

Kick-start Your Legal Career in Social Justice – Trainee Solicitor Opportunity

Are you passionate about using the law to make a real difference in people’s lives? This is an amazing opportunity for a driven, socially conscious individual with strong communication skills to take the next step towards qualifying as a solicitor – all while helping people in real need.

Join Bradford and Airedale Citizens Advice & Law Centre, a busy and supportive environment at the heart of the community. Our team works directly with individuals and communities facing serious issues like homelessness, poverty, and immigration challenges. We’re experts in social welfare law, providing Legal Aid‑funded advice in Housing, Welfare Benefits, and Immigration, as well as accredited Debt advice.

We're offering a unique opportunity to complete your solicitor training with us and build a career in the not‑for‑profit legal sector. You’ll be working alongside experienced solicitors and supported every step of the way.

You’ll gain hands‑on experience in meaningful legal work that changes lives – and develop the skills and knowledge you need to become a qualified solicitor within our Housing team.

For those on the LPC route, you will undertake the Professional Skills Course alongside your training with our organisation. For those following the Solicitors Qualifying Exams (SQE) pathway you will undertake self‑directed learning and formal training, including an SQE preparation course and the SQE 2 assessment. The cost of your required training and assessments will be met by us.

Starting Salary: £25,000

Hours: 37 Hours per week

Holidays: 25 days plus 8 Bank Holidays plus 3 additional days

Training Location: 31 Manor Row, BD1 4PS

Closing date for applications: 5pm Friday 28th November 2025

Interview Dates: Tuesday 27th January / Thursday 29th January 2026

Please apply via the JFF website:
https://tlef.my.site.com/JFFFellowApplication/