Trainee Solicitor (Justice First Fellowship)

Organisation Purpose

Just for Kids Law exists to work with and for children and young people to hold those with power to account and fight for wider reform.

We do this by providing legal representation and advice, and through strategic litigation, campaigning and equipping others to work for children’s rights.

Context

The Legal Team is a busy and responsive team working in the fields of Youth Justice (Crime), and Community Care.

We work closely across the teams to provide holistic support for a range of needs and ensure that the young person’s voice is heard by the professionals supporting them.

Role Purpose

This role is for a trainee solicitor to undertake a training contract. The trainee solicitor will, under the supervision of qualified solicitors and barristers, undertake tasks in Case and Transaction Management; Client Care and Practice Support; Communication; Dispute Resolution; Drafting; Interviewing and Advising; Legal Research; Negotiations, as required by Solicitors Regulation Authority, in agreed areas of law.

The trainee will undertake “seats” in at least three of the legal areas that the charity undertakes, in line with the SRA requirements.

How to apply

Please fill out an application on the Justice First Fellowship website

Closing time for applications is 29 November 2024

Interviews will take place between 20 January and 7 February 2025.

Training placements commence April 2025.

For further information, visit the Justice First Fellowship page.

Any questions regarding our organisation or the position should be directed to info@justforkidslaw.org