Able to understand, analyse and apply complex legal or factual information.
Communicates clearly, accurately and sensitively in writing and verbally.
Will have completed and passed the LPC by 14 March 2027 or holds an undergraduate degree and will have completed and passed SQE1 by 14 March 2027.
Enthusiastic, proactive and professional, with sound judgement, integrity and respect for confidentiality
Demonstrates a genuine commitment to social justice, equality, diversity and inclusion, and to the aims and values of Citizens Advice Mid Mercia.
Work across a varied social-welfare law caseload, with a particular focus on housing, debt and welfare benefits.
Support clients experiencing homelessness, threatened or unlawful eviction, disrepair, possession proceedings, and difficulty accessing safe and suitable accommodation.
Help clients understand their legal rights and options, while liaising with landlords, local authorities and other relevant agencies.
Assist with preparing cases where legal action is required, including gathering information and evidence, taking witness statements, preparing advice, and collating court bundles.
Develop a practical understanding of the barriers clients face in securing and maintaining suitable housing, including the interaction between housing issues and debt, benefits, employment, immigration and family circumstances.
Alongside legal casework and SQE2 study, complete an independent social-justice project-such as legal research, identifying strategic cases or analysing policy impacts-to support the charity's objectives and contribute to systemic change.

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