We are looking to recruit a Caseworker, who will live and work in Wales. You will be the Advocate representative in Wales, both the point of contact for Welsh barristers and front-line legal agencies in Wales.
This is an exciting opportunity to help develop and grow Advocate’s outside of London development, a core part of our new 3-year strategy, working closely alongside our Engagement Manager. You will have the opportunity to build new relationships with Welsh Chambers and input into the direction of Advocate’s strategic activities in Wales, whilst also managing and growing you own caseload with a particular focus on Welsh based cases.
We are looking for a determined, organised, and enthusiastic individual who will look forward to building relationships with barristers, clerks and front-line legal agencies on top of managing a busy case load. Previous experience assisting vulnerable people and scrupulous attention to detail are a must.
This role is a full-time on a 12-to-18-month contract (dependant on the candidate). The job is ideal for someone who is waiting to start pupillage next year. You are expected to work 35 hours per week (excluding lunch break) Monday – Friday. You will work initially from home but eventually we hope from an office. You will also be expected to come to our London office on a monthly basis.
We would also consider a job share or part time working for the right candidate.
Please apply by completing the application form here and returning it to recruitment@weareadvocate.org.uk. To ensure equal opportunities in recruitment, we request that all applicants also complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form here.
Closing date: 9am 6th June 2022
Interviews: w/c 6th June 2022 by Zoom
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £27,000 per annum rising after 12 months.
Advocate is an equal opportunities employer.
