Wilsons are conducting the following 2 recruitment exercises:
1) Caseworkers for our family department
2) Civil Liberties Solicitors and Caseworkers
1) Vacancies for Caseworkers
Position: Caseworkers for our family department
Salary: £23,000
Location: Tottenham, North London
Wilson Solicitors LLP is a highly respected Legal 500 and Chambers recognised law firm with a strong reputation for its family, immigration and public law work. We represent both publicly funded clients through legal aid and private clients.
Our busy department is now looking to recruit for the next generation of lawyers.
You will assist our solicitors with the preparation of their cases and have considerable client contact. You will receive excellent training, supervision and support.
After 12 months as a caseworker you will be considered for a training contract if your performance has met expectations. The role is suitable for those studying for the GDL or LPC part-time and also for those yet to embark on formal studies to become a solicitor.
To apply please view the person specification and job description, and complete the application form , then please email the completed application form and equality and diversity questionnaire to jobs@wilsonllp.co.uk
Family Caseworker application form
Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form
Wilson Solicitors LLP welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Deadline for applications: Monday 5th July 2021
Anticipated start date: September 2021
“Wilsons as a whole are in my view at the top of their game. Always well prepared, they’re dedicated lawyers who really know their stuff.” Chambers 2020
2) Vacancies for Civil Liberties Solicitors
We are one of the UK’s leading legal aid firms.
We are recruiting for solicitors to join our highly regarded Public Law department.
We are looking for individuals committed to working for our clients in their legal proceedings against government. In return we offer a home within a community of dedicated professionals and a supportive environment in which to thrive in your career.
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 encourage applications from individuals who are from under-represented groups within the profession.
Solicitor role:
We looking for 2 year plus qualified solicitors who meet or who are able to meet the Legal Aid Agency supervisor qualification in one of the Community Care, Public Law or Claims against Public Authorities categories. In addition you will have a demonstrable commitment to representing migrants and refugees.
Salary: From £36,000 (this is our salary for 2 years PQE) depending on experience
How to apply
Please read the person specifications, job descriptions, more information on working at Wilsons along with the caseworker application form are located below.
Solicitors there is no deadline to apply – please email your CV, cover letter and equality monitoring form to jobs@wilsonllp.co.uk
Person Specification -Solicitor – Public Law
Public Law-Solicitor-Job-Description
Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form
A lawyer’s life at Wilsons
We have written a guide for potential applicants with information that we hope you will find helpful.
‘Wilsons has a visceral understanding of the importance of fighting for the civil liberties of the weakest and most vulnerable, which is evidenced in all they do… Second-to-none experience in immigration-related public law. Compassionate lawyers who put their clients first”. Legal 500
“Wilsons as a whole are in my view at the top of their game. Always well prepared, they’re dedicated lawyers who really know their stuff.” Chambers 2020