Caseworkers Public Law & Human Rights Department

We are one of the UK’s leading legal aid firms.

We are recruiting for 1-2 caseworkers to join our highly regarded Public Law and Human Rights 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.

Caseworker role

Public Law and Human Rights caseworkers will work on judicial reviews, actions against public authorities, and community care cases.

In all roles you will assist our solicitors with the preparation of their cases and have considerable client contact. You will receive excellent training, supervision and support.

You will start as a caseworker and after successfully completing a six-month probationary period you will be eligible to start a period of recognised training. Training Contracts are available to those who have completed their LPC or are studying part-time for their LPC.

For those who are qualifying through the SQE route the work you do as a caseworker will count towards the required 2 years of qualifying work experience.  Subject to performance you may also be considered for the Graduate Solicitor Apprentice Scheme in association with the University of Law at the next intake.

Salary £28,808 (£29,500 for candidates who have passed SQE1 or completed the LPC)

How to apply

Person specifications, job descriptions, more information on working at Wilsons along with the caseworker application form are located on the current vacancies page at https://www.wilsonllp.co.uk/ .

Deadline to apply is midnight on 7 May 2025- Please submit your application by completing the online application form and equality monitoring form.

Interviews will start week of 12 May to start in June (if the successful candidate is available.

“Wilsons are really at the top of the game in the civil liberties and human rights field. They are brilliant and dedicated lawyers.”
Legal 500 2023

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