Vacancies

We are looking for a Director of Development to join the Senior Management Team, working alongside the Chief Executive and the Chief Operating Officer/Director of Casework. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role within Advocate in which you will be responsible for developing our engagement with new stakeholders in the Bar, achieving the fundraising goals, and communicating with supporters, stakeholders and partners. This includes all aspects from developing strategies through to delivery. We are looking for someone who shares our passion for access to justice and the role pro bono plays within that.

Please see information pack for more details and how to apply.

Closing date: Thursday 2nd December 2021

Shortlisting: Friday 3rd December 2021

Interviews: Week of 6th December 2021

An opportunity exists for a determined, organised and enthusiastic individual to join the casework team. Previous experience assisting vulnerable people and scrupulous attention to detail are a must as you will liaise with pre-volunteered panel of over 4000 barristers, clerks and other stakeholders on a daily basis. You will report to a Senior Caseworker and work closely with the dedicated and friendly Advocate team.

You will be responsible for a caseload in General Common Law (Chancery, Commercial, Real Property etc).

This role is a full-time, permanent position. You are expected to work 35 hours per week (excluding lunch break) Monday to Friday. We are operating as a hybrid office at the moment and would expect you to come into the office at a minimum once a month, but for the right candidate there is some flexibility.

Please complete the application form and the equal opportunities form.

Closing date: Monday 29th November 2021

Interviews: w/c 29th November & 6th December 2021

Start Date: asap

Salary: £27,000 per annum year 1 rising to £30,000 by year 3.

Advocate is an equal opportunities employer.

Advocate is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to volunteer as Academic Year Casework Volunteers. This is a remote volunteering programme and the position is for one day a week from 31^st January to 27^th May 2022.

This programme presents a fantastic opportunity to obtain unique exposure to a wide range of areas of law. You will also learn a great deal about the needs of litigants in person. You will have an interest in law and be motivated to help those who cannot afford legal assistance. 

As a key part of our team you will possess strong inter-personal skills and be ready to adapt to the changing need of the casework team. It is preferable to have completed at least one year of law-related study/work and have some experience in the voluntary sector. Click here for the Person Specification.

The role

The Casework Volunteering programme is split into two streams: the Gateway Stream and the Allocation Stream. Applicants should apply to only one stream.

Gateway Stream:

You will assist Caseworkers with the following tasks:

• Writing case summaries ready for experienced reviewing barristers
• Preparing court standard bundles using our online system
• Completing case reports on our case management system
• Other Administrative support

Allocation Stream:

You will assist the Casework Team with the following tasks:

• Advertising cases to volunteer Barristers across England and Wales
• Sending out Court Papers to Barristers
• Creating Case Studies
• Other Administrative support

Previous volunteer’s feedback:

“Volunteering with Advocate allowed me to be part of ensuring that some of the most marginalised members of our society have legal recourse. The casework team at Advocate made my whole experience enjoyable by remaining welcoming and accessible despite the remote working environment.”

"Volunteering with Advocate was fulfilling on multiple levels. Firstly, having the opportunity to help vulnerable people navigate the complex justice system is incredibly satisfying on its own. As a volunteer, I got the chance to follow a case from its earliest stages at application level to the final stage of finding it a barrister. The team made such an effort to update us on cases that were meaningful to us, which helped us see our contribution in practice. Secondly, working for Advocate broadened my career mindset. Coming from a commercially-minded university, it was reassuring to see that a legal degree can come to various uses. Finally, the work in itself and the support I received from the team boosted my confidence in my skills and I recommend this experience to all future lawyers."

Requirements

1. It is preferable to have completed at least one year of law-related study or have one-year experience of law-related work experience. Voluntary sector is also preferred but not essential.
2. You must be available for one day per week from 31^st January to 27^th May 2022. You will volunteer on the same day each week. The position is remote so open to all applicants willing to work from 10am to 5pm GMT. We cannot accommodate working outside of these hours.
3. You may state a preference for which weekday you would like to volunteer on our online application form and we will do our best to accommodate it. We can discuss your availability further at your interview if you are shortlisted.
4. The deadline for applications is midnight on Sunday 12^th December 2021. Applications submitted after this date will not be considered.
5. Application is by way of an online application form; CVs and covering letters will not be accepted. Applicants may only apply for one volunteering stream. The application form for our Gateway stream can be found here. The application form for our Allocation stream can be found here.
6. Applicants are encouraged to also complete our online Equal Opportunities form found here.
7. If you are successful, interviews will take place online in the weeks commencing Monday 10^th and 17th January 2022.
8. Successful candidates will be required to attend a compulsory online training session in the week before their start date. This will be on Wednesday 26^th or Thursday 27^th January for Gateway and Allocation streams, respectively. We would expect prospective volunteers to keep this date free.