Justice First Fellow - Trainee solicitor

• Justice First Fellow (JFF)-Trainee Solicitor

• Contract: Two year fixed term with potential for post qualification post

• Reports to: Senior solicitor & Head of Service

• Location: Cambridge House offices

• Salary: £32,000 per annum rising to £33,000 in the second year

• Working hours: 35 (FT) hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Job Purpose

As a member of Cambridge House’s Law Centre Team, led by the Head of Service (and Senior Solicitor), the JFF will:

• Assist the senior solicitor with casework and provide high quality advice and assistance in the fields of Housing, Welfare Benefits and Employment law.

• Undertake project development, research and administration across Cambridge House addressing a range of community needs flexibly and proactively with the guidance of the Chief Executive of Cambridge House.

The successful candidate must have:

• Qualifications: Undergraduate degree 2:2 or above and completed and passed Solicitors Qualifying Exam Part 1.

• Knowledge and experience:

• At least one years’ experience including specific and demonstrable experience of specialist level social and public welfare benefits and/or housing advice.

• Ability to understand legal principles

• Experience of providing advice to vulnerable people and/or people with multiple and complex needs.

• Experience of compiling and maintaining accurate written computerised and statistical records in line with data protection, legislation, the provision advice casework and the preparation of reports and submissions.

• Excellent working knowledge and comprehension of written English, including grammar, copy writing and editing.

• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office including Excel and Word.

• Experience of successfully completing tasks in a fast-paced environment and to deadlines.

• Experience of working pro-actively and with minimal instruction.

• Working with confidential data.

Download the full job description in the recruitment pack from the link above.

We value diversity and warmly encourage applications from disabled and LGBTQIA+ people, candidates who share lived experiences with our service users, and people from minoritised communities.