We are one of the UK’s leading legal aid firms ranked in Chambers and the Legal 500 for our civil liberties, human rights, and public law work. We are winners of the 2021 Excellence in Access to Justice award from the Law Society. We believe in justice for all.
We are recruiting for talented solicitors to join our highly regarded Public Law and Human Rights department.
We are looking for lawyers to join us in working for our clients in their legal proceedings against central and local government. In return we offer a home within a community of dedicated professionals and a supportive environment in which to thrive in your career. Career development is particularly important to us with our solicitors becoming Associates at 4 years and a partnership that is expanding.
We are actively committed to increasing the diversity of our department and to breaking down the barriers that prevent many from entering the legal profession. We recognise the significant benefits of a diverse and meaningfully inclusive team for the continued success of our department and for the clients that we represent.
We particularly welcome and encourage applications from individuals who are from under-represented groups within the profession.
Solicitor role:
We looking for one or more 0-3 PQE solicitors, ideally those who meet – or will shortly be able to meet – the Legal Aid Agency supervisor requirements in the Public Law and/or Claims against Public Authorities and/or Community Care categories.
Salary: From £33,000 depending on experience.
Associate Solicitor role:
We are also looking for one or more 4+ PQE associate solicitors who meet the Legal Aid Agency supervisor requirements in the Public Law and/or Claims against Public Authorities and/or Community Care categories.
Salary: From £41,000 depending on experience.
For both roles we offer 6 weeks holiday and flexible working arrangements.
How to apply
Application documents and details of how to apply, together with more information on working at Wilsons are located on the current vacancies page at www.wilsonllp.co.uk.
Deadline to apply is 5pm on Monday 12 June with interviews in weeks commencing 19 and 26 June 2023, and a start date in September-October 2023
Legal 500 2022 says:
Wilson Solicitors LLP‘s ‘brilliant and dedicated’ team predominantly represents migrants, victims of human trafficking and prisoners in judicial reviews serving to protect and enforce fundamental human rights.
And ‘they really are at the top of their game in the civil liberties and human rights field’
Chambers 2022:
‘They are brilliant lawyers who are absolutely committed to their clients and their best interest. They will absolutely go the extra mile.’
