Solicitor

The Vacancy

We are looking to recruit a full-time Solicitor working 35 hours per week with experience of private law work and a commitment to the legal representation of children and young people in private law cases.

You will provide legal advice and representation to our service users, which include children, young people, vulnerable adults, parents and carers and will perform the duties of a Solicitor.

You will ensure that all documentation filed by the courts meet NYAS standards and court timescales and is within scope for payment by the Legal Aid Agency.

For more information, please view the attached job description. If you have any questions about the role prior to applying, please contact recruitment@nyas.net 

In your application, you will need to evidence, using specific examples, how your skills and experience meet the criteria laid out in the person specification, within the job description attached. Requirements include:

• Professional qualification as Solicitor.
• Hold and maintain a current practising certificate from the Law Society of England and Wales.
• Experience of communication and legal representation of children, young people, vulnerable adults and their parents and carers.
• Detailed working knowledge of Children Act and other legislation and guidance relevant to representation in family proceedings.
• Ability to communicate effectively and to a high standard both orally and in writing to a wide range of people, maintaining professionalism at all times.

NYAS operates robust safe procedures to ensure the protection of the children, young people and adults at risk we work with. To comply with NYAS’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, references and a Digital Risk Assessment.

In accordance with UK immigration law, NYAS is required to ensure that all prospective candidates have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom. Therefore, proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required as part of the recruitment process.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we receive a high number of applications.

About NYAS

As an established leading rights-based charity, NYAS (National Youth Advocacy Service) is well positioned to ensure that children, young people, and adults across England and Wales are fully respected, represented, and supported in expressing their views and having their rights upheld.

We work with care-experienced children, young people, and adults who are often reliant on statutory services suffering the negative impact of the cuts in public expenditure. Our combination of social care and legal services places us in a unique position to ensure that they receive the services they need and that their voices are heard.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment which means NYAS welcomes applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or belief, or any other protected characteristic.

 NYAS is proud to share that we are a Disability Confident Employer and we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies.

Work with us to help change young lives.