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, work in a supportive environment, and make a real difference.
- Other info: Collaborate with community organisations and engage in impactful strategic litigation.
- Why this job: Be part of a mission to improve lives and challenge injustice through law.
- 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.
Caseworker duties:- 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.
Closing date for applications 9am Monday 13th July 2026.
Caseworker in City of London employer: Black Equity Organisation
As a Caseworker at this pioneering Black led charity, you will be part of a dynamic 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 unique opportunities for growth through strategic litigation and community engagement. With a focus on meaningful impact, you will not only provide vital legal support but also contribute to the creation of accessible legal education resources, making this an exceptional place to advance your career while championing social justice.
