Justice First Fellowship Trainee Solicitor
Justice First Fellowship Trainee Solicitor
Hours of Work: 37 hours (full-time)
Location: Dewsbury but flexibility to work from other locations as required
Kirklees Citizens Advice and Law Centre wishes to appoint a Trainee Solicitor under the prestigious Justice First programme funded by the Legal Education Foundation. Areas of law covered will relate to social welfare law but will likely have a strong focus on Housing Law (there is an option for focus on Immigration/Asylum where a candidate is already accredited to undertake casework).
It is essential that candidates have completed a UK degree or other Level 6 qualification. Applications will not be considered unless candidates can demonstrate that they meet this requirement
As a member of the KCALC team you will benefit from:
- A salary of £27,460
- An 8% non-contributory Pension Scheme
- Healthy Work/Life Balance – 37 hour working week and flexible working scheme.
- Generous Annual Leave – 33 days holiday, rising to 38 after 5 continuous years’ service plus eight statutory bank holidays.
- Commitment to health and wellbeing – access to employee assistance programme, discounts on days out, restaurants and high street shopping, contribution towards eye-tests, glasses, dental care and more.
- Discounted and financed travel pass.
- Commitment to ongoing development – Regular training and personal development opportunities
Closing date: Monday 14th December 2026
We anticipate that interviews will be held late January/early February 2027
Application packs are available from the Justice First Fellowship website (see below)