Solicitor or Senior Caseworker (Housing Law)

The Public Interest Law Centre exists to challenge systemic injustice through legal representation, strategic litigation, research and legal education. We specialise in public law, actions against public authorities and public inquiries, bringing cases to court for individuals and grassroots groups who have been treated unfairly. We hold government and public bodies to account, challenging unlawful policies and practices.

Our solicitors, caseworkers & researchers meet with individuals and community groups to explore how legal action could help them challenge injustice and defend their social and human rights. We work with campaigners to develop strategic litigation for social change. Our current caseload reflects our interest in opposing austerity, the hostile environment, state surveillance & violence against women.

This is an exciting time to be joining the Law Centre. With a number of significant high-profile current cases and some recent major victories for our clients, we look forward to growing the litigation team to support and develop this high-quality, strategic work.

We are seeking a Solicitor or Senior Caseworker with significant housing law experience and with knowledge and experience of working with survivors of domestic abuse, vulnerable migrants and those with NRPF. The successful candidate will take on an established caseload and lead on our violence against women & girls project, providing 2nd tier advice to sector organisations and grassroots campaigns. Therefore experience of maintaining good relationships with other organisations is essential. The role is fixed for 12-months. The current post-holder will be taking study leave during the summer of 2022 and it is hoped that the successful candidate will be available for a handover and induction to this varied and rewarding role.

Applications should be made using the form provided, attaching no more than two additional sheets of information. Please do not send CVs as these are not considered. The completed application form should be returned by email to jobs@pilc.org.uk.