Solicitor

You will be joining Children’s Law Centre’s (CLC) Legal and Advice Team who are passionate about children’s rights and have developed accrued knowledge on children’s rights gained over many years. 

We provide legal information, advice, advocacy and representation to children unable to access services including health and disability, mental health, education and special education needs, homelessness, and other issues impacting on children’s lives. Our Legal and Advice Team also work with our Policy and Public Affairs Team on issues that have been particularly difficult to resolve to achieve systemic change, e.g. our work with National Autistic Society NI and Minister Nesbitt to identify provision of respite services for families and his confirmation of additional spending.

If you are passionate about using the law to deliver social justice and are looking for a fantastic opportunity to develop your career by advancing access to justice for children and young people in Northern Ireland please consider applying for this role..

Full details of requirements are contained within the Candidate Pack.

What we can offer:

• Competitive salary
• Enrolment in group pension scheme with employer contribution of 7% on completion of probationary period (5% contribution in first 6 months)
• Generous Annual Leave
• Access to CPD
• Staff well-being support
• Opportunity to work in a friendly, supportive environment assisting us to make a difference to the lives of children in Northern Ireland.

All completed applications should be returned to:

Trevor Wright, Head of Operations

Address:  Children’s Law Centre, Rights House, 127-131 Ormeau Road, Belfast, BT7 1SH.

Or emailed to reception@childrenslawcentre.org 

Closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm on Monday 10th February 2025.

Please note that CV's are not accepted.  

We value the diversity of our employees, and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across Northern Ireland. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified and experienced individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. 

The successful candidate for this post will be required to complete the Access NI enhanced security clearance before commencing employment.

This information is also accessible through the CLC website: https://childrenslawcentre.org.uk/work-with-us/