At a Glance
- Tasks: Support communities facing legal challenges in immigration and employment.
- Company: Fife Law Centre, dedicated to social justice and equality.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Join a supportive team committed to tackling social injustice.
- Why this job: Make a real difference by defending the legal rights of those in need.
- Qualifications: Scottish practising certificate and experience in civil litigation, immigration, and employment law.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Are you a solicitor, committed to tackling social injustice, who has the experience and skills to join our small and dedicated staff team at Fife Law Centre, supporting those in our communities who face challenges in accessing conventional legal services? In particular do you have experience in handling immigration and employment problems? Fife Law Centre supports individuals and families at a time of crisis – at risk of eviction, denied legitimate financial support, on the wrong side of bureaucratic decision making, or the victim of violence, injustice or discrimination.
Vision & Purpose
Our vision is: The legal rights of people in Fife are protected and represented through challenging inequality and injustice. Our purpose is: To provide an accessible, professional legal service to defend and support the legal rights of those unable to otherwise access legal representation or advice.
Responsibilities
As a solicitor you will support the team in providing legal services to clients facing a range of challenges. You will undertake civil litigation, advise on immigration and employment issues, and provide legal representation as required.
Qualifications & Experience
The successful candidate will need to hold an unrestricted Scottish practising certificate and be an experienced practitioner with a background in civil litigation and proven skills as a court practitioner, preferably with experience in dealing with immigration and employment problems. Experience with some or all of the following areas of law will be valued:
- Housing and homelessness
- Welfare and benefits
- CICA
- Family law
Benefits
We offer a varied workload, a competitive salary and benefits package with opportunities for professional development in a supportive and collaborative work environment. A flexible working pattern will also be considered.
Application
If you wish to discuss the role in confidence please contact the Principal Solicitor, Sam Johnston at sam.johnston@fifelawcentre.co.uk. To apply, submit your CV, including details of current remuneration, together with a covering statement outlining your suitability for the post and email to Angela Clark – Business Manager at angela.clark@fifelawcentre.co.uk. The job description and person specification may be obtained from her. Closing date: Friday, 7 August 2026 at 1700hrs.
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