JustRight Scotland (Scotland) – Solicitor/Associate Solicitor
JustRight Scotland are recruiting for a talented and committed solicitor to join the Scottish Just Law Centre (SJLC).
This is an exciting and rare opportunity to play a key role in this innovative legal centre, with a broad focus on public interest litigation. You will contribute substantially to the social justice landscape in Scotland, working for a dynamic legal charity.
The solicitor will:
- Provide legal advice and representation to individuals and third sector organisations, in relation to breach of human rights and equality law, including representation in tribunals and courts
- Work with our third sector partner organisations to support them to know and use human rights and equality law in their advocacy and policy work
- Support third sector organisations to engage in strategic litigation
The solicitor will also input into policy, training and research linked to the work of the centre.
Location
- Glasgow and hybrid working with option to work in Edinburgh (with possible travel around Scotland)
Salary & Benefits
- £29,215 – £35, 997 per annum (pro rata)
- 8% Employer Pension Contribution
- 37.5 days leave, inclusive of public holidays
- Flexible Working, including Hybrid Working
- Funded Counselling
- Vicarious Trauma Peer Support Programme
- Fortnightly Internal Trainings
Suitable from NQ – number of years PQE
Possibility of part-time (minimum 0.8 FTE)
Closing date: 9am on 6th February 2023
Please use the download links below to review the role profile and complete the application form.
Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form (this form is voluntary)