Apply here by 28 June
The firm
Wilson Solicitors LLP are one of the UK’s leading legal aid firms ranked in Chambers and the Legal 500 for civil liberties, human rights, and public law work. Wilson Solicitors LLP are winners of the 2021 Excellence in Access to Justice award from the Law Society. Wilson Solicitors LLP believe in justice for all.
The role
Wilson Solicitors LLP are recruiting for a talented solicitor to join their highly regarded Public Law department.
Wilson Solicitors LLP are looking for an individual committed to working for their clients in their legal proceedings against central and local government. In return Wilson Solicitors LLP offer a home within a community of dedicated professionals and a supportive environment in which to thrive in your career.
Wilson Solicitors LLP are actively committed to increasing the diversity of their department and to breaking down the barriers that prevent many from entering the legal profession. Wilson Solicitors LLP recognise the significant benefits of a diverse and meaningfully inclusive team for the continued success of their department and for the clients that Wilson Solicitors LLP represent.
Wilson Solicitors LLP particularly encourage applications from individuals who are from under-represented groups within the profession.
Solicitor role requirements
Wilson Solicitors LLP looking for a 2PQE plus solicitor who meets the Legal Aid Agency supervisor qualification in the Public Law and/or Claims against Public Authorities categories or who can meet it within 6 months of joining Wilson Solicitors. In addition you will have a demonstrable commitment to representing migrants and refugees.
Salary: From £36,000 depending on experience
How to apply
Person specifications, job descriptions, equality monitoring form, and more information on working at Wilsons are located on the current vacancies page at www.wilsonllp.co.uk. To apply please email your CV, cover letter demonstrating how you meet the person specification, and equality monitoring form to pljobs@wilsonllp.co.uk
Deadline to apply is – 5pm on Tuesday 28 June. With interviews in Wilson Solicitors LLP week commencing 11 July and a start date in October or November
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
Apply here by 28 June
