Commons (London) – Lawyer and paralegal
We set up Commons so we could deliver criminal defence legal services to clients in a new and more sustainable way.
Our reputation for creating change in the criminal justice system comes as a result of our commitment to social justice. We are recognised in Chambers & Partners, The Legal 500, The Times’ Best Law Firms 2023, and the Big Issue’s Changemakers 2022.
If you want to join a progressive legal practice, you will have:
- the ability to provide first rate legal advice and representation, whether on Legal Aid or privately-funded cases;
- a demonstrable interest in civil liberties, human rights and societal change;
- the ambition, energy and enthusiasm to play a full part in the development of the organisation;
- strong academic credentials
We’re now expanding our team and need to recruit a criminal defence lawyer and paralegal who can both demonstrate their commitment to social justice.
The start date for both positions is spring 2023
To apply, please send a CV and covering letter, explaining clearly why you want to work at Commons, by 9.00am on Monday, 30 January 2023, to rhona@commons.legal
Please specify the role you are applying for in the subject line.
Lawyer
The role is for either a solicitor or barrister with experience in conducting criminal litigation. It will include advising and representing clients pre-charge and during criminal litigation and developing the design and delivery of our criminal justice project work.
Police station accreditation and/or membership of the Law Society CLAS duty solicitor scheme are an advantage.
We will consider applicants who are interested in working on a part-time basis.
Salary (FTE): £35-40,000pa* base salary (*range depending on experience) + overtime and bonus payments (in line with firm profitability), health care plan, flexible working and pension.
Paralegal
This role will involve supporting fee earners in advising and representing clients pre-charge and during criminal litigation. It is office-based and candidates who can qualify as a solicitor following two years’ full-time qualifying work experience will be preferred.
Police station accreditation is an advantage.
We will consider applicants who are interested in working on a part-time basis.
Salary (FTE): £26,400pa base salary + overtime and bonus payments (in line with firm profitability), health care plan and pension.