At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide legal advice and support to individuals facing racial discrimination.
- Company: Join a unique Black-led charity fighting systemic racism in the UK.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, mentorship, and contribute to meaningful change.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth and community engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of Black communities through impactful legal work.
- Qualifications: Strong understanding of race discrimination and relevant legal practices.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
The caseworker will be working in a unique Black led charity whose aim is to use the law to dismantle systemic racism to improve the lived experience of members of Black communities across the UK. The post is funded via a grant from the Legal Education Foundation.
You will be someone with a strong understanding of race discrimination as well as knowledge of other areas of legal practice which are relevant to BEO, such as human rights and judicial review.
You will be responsible, along with the Director of Legal Services and Policy, for delivering high quality specialist legal advice across race and intersecting areas of discrimination in a wide range of social welfare subjects.
You will specifically support individuals who have experienced race discrimination by undertaking casework up to and including representation at times. Casework will be delivered via legal clinics and workshops.
You will be involved in identifying and working on strategic litigation cases that have a wide systemic impact.
You will support BEO partner community organisations by delivering advice as a second-tier advisor to locally based community organisations who are trusted to provide support to members of Black communities.
You will work with BEO’s communications, research and policy colleagues to develop and deliver accessible legal education resources.
- Provide specialist legal advice, guidance, and representation, where appropriate, to individuals who have experienced racial discrimination and related forms of intersecting discrimination, helping them achieve agreed outcomes.
- Provide 2nd tier advice to partner organisations.
- Manage your own caseload, with supervision from the Director of Legal Services and Policy, dealing with inquiries from members of Black communities and via legal clinics, and referral partners.
- Work with case selection criteria and with the Strategic Litigation Advisory Board.
- Collaborate with partner organisations in strategic litigation cases.
- Build and maintain referral pathways and referral partners.
- Ensure the highest standards of client care by working and behaving in a professional manner and to the highest standards of the legal profession.
- Comply with case management systems, administrative procedures and quality standards as required by funding bodies and by BEO.
Caseworker employer: Black Equity Organisation
As a Caseworker at this unique Black-led charity, you will be part of a passionate team dedicated to dismantling systemic racism and improving the lives of Black communities across the UK. The organisation fosters a supportive work culture that prioritises professional development, offering opportunities for growth through collaboration on strategic litigation and community engagement. With a focus on meaningful impact, you will enjoy the benefits of working in an environment that values diversity, inclusivity, and social justice.
