Charity registered in Scotland SC012238
Responsible to:Principal Solicitor
Main Purpose
To provide administrative support to NLCLS Law Centre solicitors to ensure the efficient operation of NLCLS Law Centre
Responsibilities
Employee benefits
Airdrie Citizens Advice Bureau offers excellent terms and conditions and is an inclusive employer considering flexible working arrangements where appropriate. For more details of some of the other benefits on offer to our employees, please contact us for more information.
Main Purpose: To provide a Housing Advice Service to those involved within the Private Rented Sector (PRS)
Responsible to: Deputy CEO
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Contract: Fixed-term contract until 31 March 2023
Salary: £22,000-£24,500 FTE (experience dependant)
Post Funded by: Safe Deposit Scotland
About the job
To provide a Housing Advice Service to those involved within the Private Rented Sector (PRS). This will include ongoing casework (including knowledge of welfare and debt) negotiation, assistance and representation at the 1st Tier tribunal. Working closely with North Lanarkshire Community Legal Services (NLCLS) and North Lanarkshire Housing Advice Network based within Coatbridge CAB.
Key Responsibilities
Employee benefits
Airdrie Citizens Advice Bureau offers excellent terms and conditions and is an inclusive employer considering flexible working arrangements where appropriate. For more details of some of the other benefits on offer to our employees, please contact us for more information.
About the job
The Lanarkshire Community Law Centre and Airdrie CAB are looking for a highly motivated solicitor with the drive and enthusiasm to join our expanding team. This role will involve undertaking a varied workload including assisting EU citizens secure their immigration rights under the EU Settlement Scheme whilst also providing legal support and level 2 advice to a variety of third sector organisations who are funded by the Scottish Government and UK Home Office to support EU Citizens with their settlement applications. The solicitor will also provide independent civil legal advice and representation to individuals facing homelessness or issues which could lead to homelessness, as well as a range of other civil legal matters. The solicitor will also provide second tier support and advise, train and assist CABx and other agency advisers across North Lanarkshire. The work will involve a mixture of direct casework, provision of support and advice to CAB and other agency advisers, delivery of training and contributing to social policy work.
The successful candidate, holding an unrestricted Scottish practicing certificate and at least 3 years PQE will be experienced in general civil legal assistance (including provision of Legal Aid) and have proven skills as a court practitioner. They will have a meticulous approach to analysing complex legal issues, as well as excellent communication and organisational skills. A passion for human rights or public law is essential. They will understand the importance of excellent client care, have good awareness of how rights and advice issues impact on local communities. They will be an excellent team player with a commitment to equality and diversity. Knowledge of the voluntary sector and successful delivery of projects will be advantageous.
Employee benefits
Airdrie Citizens Advice Bureau offers excellent terms and conditions and is an inclusive employer considering flexible working arrangements where appropriate. For more details of some of the other benefits on offer to our employees, please contact us for more information.
To provide administrative support to NLCLS Law Centre solicitors and to co-ordinate the service ensuring the efficient operation of NLCLS Law Centre.
Key Responsibilities
Social Policy
Professional Development
Person specification
Knowledge, skills and experience
Essential
Desirable
Additional requirements
Employee benefits
Airdrie Citizens Advice Bureau offers excellent terms and conditions and is an inclusive employer considering flexible working arrangements where appropriate. For more details of some of the other benefits on offer to our employees, please contact us for more information.
To provide quality advice and representation services to unrepresented litigants attending Airdrie Sheriff Court with mortgage repossession, rent arrears, sequestration, simplified procedure claims and where required refer clients on to appropriate agencies.
Clear commitment to access to justice, principles of CAB Service and customer care. The successful candidate will be subject to standard disclosure.
Key Responsibilities
Social Policy
Professional Development
Person specification
Knowledge, skills and experience
Essential
Desirable
Additional requirements
Employee benefits
Airdrie Citizens Advice Bureau offers excellent terms and conditions and is an inclusive employer considering flexible working arrangements where appropriate. For more details of some of the other benefits on offer to our employees, please contact us for more information.
To provide an independent Welfare Rights and Tribunal Service across North Lanarkshire. This will include ongoing casework, up to and including representation at the 1st Tier/Upper tribunal. Overseeing this service delivery and working closely with other WRO’s based within CABx across North Lanarkshire.
Key Responsibilities
Social Policy
Professional Development
Person specification
Knowledge, skills and experience
Essential
Desirable
Additional requirements
Employee benefits
Airdrie Citizens Advice Bureau offers excellent terms and conditions and is an inclusive employer considering flexible working arrangements where appropriate. For more details of some of the other benefits on offer to our employees, please contact us for more information.