Job Description

Are you passionate about using your legal skills to make a real difference in people's lives? Join our dedicated team delivering essential legal aid services across the North East and beyond.

About the role

We are seeking a

qualified Solicitor

to join our team in Gateshead, supporting the delivery of our

legal aid funded services

. This vital role focuses on

housing, discrimination, and education law

, providing life-changing legal advice and representation to individuals and families in need.

What you'll be doing

Working closely with the Legal Services Manager you will support our services through a combination of face-to-face consultations, casework, and advocacy support for clients in Gateshead, Sunderland, South Tyneside, Durham, and remotely on a national level. You will also support the broader team in delivering advice in the relevant areas of law.

While the successful applicant must be a qualified solicitor, training on these specific services will be provided as part of the role.

You must have excellent organisational and client care skills, work independently, meet tight deadlines, and maintain high accuracy.

Why choose to work for us?

At Citizens Advice Gateshead we're looking for a talented people to help us achieve our vision of a fair society for all, with lives well-lived. We're committed to putting clients' needs first through our core values and culture by standing up against injustices, driving innovation and change, and taking ownership of actions, all aimed at creating a tangible and positive impact on people's lives.

To continue with your application if you could please head to our jobs board https://cagateshead.jobs.people-first.com/jobs/search

Applying for a new job can be daunting so if you would like to chat to someone to find out more, please get in touch we would love to hear from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 48,620.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 20/06/2025