Hours: Full time, fixed-term (12 month contract)
Salary: £53,696
Location: London/hybrid
JUSTICE is looking for an outstanding criminal lawyer, for a full-time fixed term 12-month contract, with the possibility of renewal, subject to funding. This provides an exciting opportunity for a practising lawyer with a strong research background or academic lawyers keen to engage in high-level policy and law reform work.
We are looking for a lawyer mainly interested in criminal justice, as well as in cross-cutting issues affecting the functioning of the justice system (current cross-cutting projects include work on the state of the rule of law in the UK and AI, human rights, and the law).
The JUSTICE team currently work in a hybrid manner. Staff members have access to office space in London, however, attendance is currently optional. Our staff enjoy flexible working conditions, 27 days annual leave, plus the week between Christmas and the New Year, 8% employer pension contribution and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
JUSTICE is at the forefront of work promoting access to a fair criminal justice system for all. The successful candidate will be building on our recent work on racial injustice in the youth criminal justice system and post-conviction decision making, including the parole system and administrative decision-making in prisons, as well as our cross-cutting workstream on the state of the rule of law in the UK. They will also be scoping and setting up a new criminal justice project relating to fraud.
We would like to recruit a bright, motivated person who is passionate about criminal justice system reform, and the promotion of access to justice and fair trial. The successful candidate must be able to work independently and as part of a team. With excellent interpersonal skills, they will be able to work closely with JUSTICE members, who include senior figures in the legal profession. The post holder will work with our Interim Legal Director to further develop our criminal justice work stream and assist on system-wide proposals for change. This role is focused primarily on England and Wales, though it will touch on UK wide issues and the Scottish criminal justice system from time-to-time.
The application form and candidate pack are below. The candidate pack includes more information about this role including the person specification, the organisation and more details on how to apply.
Candidate Pack
To apply, please send the completed application form to jobs@justice.org.uk. CVs alone will not be considered.
The deadline for applications is 11pm Sunday 12 May 2024. Please mark your email with ‘CRIMINAL JUSTICE LAWYER’ in the subject line.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 21 May 2024. Candidates may be required to complete a test as part of the interview process.
JUSTICE is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, but particularly welcome applications from individuals from marginalised groups, those with lived experience of the justice system, as well as those underrepresented in the legal professional including women, people of colour, trans and non-binary people, and disabled people. Please note that we will not respond to any enquiries from recruitment agencies.
Documents:
Candidate Pack
Application form
Job Title: Engagement and Communications Officer
Location: JUSTICE, Lincoln House, 296-302 High Holborn, London, WC1V 7JH,
(NB we will be moving in the summer to an office close to Paternoster Square, nr St Paul’s) with some remote/hybrid working
Salary: circa £40,000 per annum
We are looking for a motivated, creative, and organised Engagement and Communications Officer to join our team. This role is a unique opportunity for someone with a passion for building a fairer legal system through impactful events, engaging member outreach, and powerful communications. Working alongside the Director of Development and the Head of Communications, this role will work across teams to maintain and strengthen engagement through events, communications and corporate outreach. You will play an integral role in communicating our work as widely as possible and improving and increasing engagement with our supporters, including our members, donors and corporate partners.
JUSTICE is a fantastic charity to work for, in terms of both cause and culture. Over our 67-year history we have transformed the legal landscape for the better, led by evidence, expertise, and a focus on practical solutions. As the only NGO whose work spans the whole of the UK justice system – from family law to housing, criminal justice and more – our work touches the lives of people across the country. We are a friendly and supportive team, united by our shared purpose.
The JUSTICE team currently work in a hybrid manner. Staff members have access to office space in London, however, attendance is currently optional. Our staff enjoy flexible working conditions, 27 days annual leave, plus the week between Christmas and the New Year, 8% employer pension contribution and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
The candidate pack can be found here, and the application form is here.
We want someone who can learn and grow in this role so if you don’t have every skill listed but are organised, motivated, and interested in our work then we want to hear from you.
To apply, please send the completed application form along with a copy of your CV to jobs@justice.org.uk. CVs alone will not be considered.
The deadline for applications is 11pm on Sunday 19 May 2024. Please mark your email with ‘Engagement and Communications Officer’ in the subject line.
Interviews will be held on Monday 3 June 2024. Candidates will be required to complete a test as part of the interview process.
JUSTICE is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, but particularly welcome applications from individuals from marginalised groups, those with lived experience of the justice system, as well as those underrepresented in the legal professional including women, people of colour, trans and non-binary people, and disabled people. Please note that we will not respond to any enquiries from recruitment agencies.
Documents
Candidate pack
Application form
Job Title: Major Gifts Fundraiser
Location: JUSTICE, currently Lincoln House, 296-302 High Holborn, London, WC1V 7JH (NB we will be moving in the summer to an office close to Paternoster Square, nr St Paul’s) with some remote/hybrid working
Salary: circa £40,000 per annum
Line Manager: Director of Development
An exciting opportunity for a motivated and creative fundraiser to develop a strategic programme of mid to high level donors for a charity working to build a fairer UK justice system within everyone’s reach. As the Major Gifts Fundraiser, you will play a pivotal role in developing and sustaining fundraising relationships, working closely with the Director of Development, Chief Executive and Senior Management Team. You will be an integral member of the Development Team and work across other teams, particularly the Communications and Policy Teams to maximise fundraising and engagement opportunities and to deliver a first-class giving experience to every major individual donor.
JUSTICE is a fantastic charity to work for, in terms of both cause and culture. Over our 67-year history we have transformed the legal landscape for the better, led by evidence, expertise, and a focus on practical solutions. As the only NGO whose work spans the whole of the UK justice system – from family law to housing, criminal justice and more – our work touches the lives of people across the country. We are a friendly and supportive team, united by our shared purpose.
The JUSTICE team currently work in a hybrid manner. Staff members have access to office space in London, however, attendance is currently optional. Our staff enjoy flexible working conditions, 27 days annual leave, plus the week between Christmas and the New Year, 8% employer pension contribution and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
The candidate pack can be found here and the application form is here.
To apply, please send the completed application form along with a copy of your CV to jobs@justice.org.uk. CVs alone will not be considered.
The deadline for applications is 11pm on Thursday 16 May 2024. Please mark your email with ‘Major Gifts Fundraiser’ in the subject line.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 5 June 2024. Candidates will be required to complete a test as part of the interview process.
JUSTICE is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, but particularly welcome applications from individuals from marginalised groups, those with lived experience of the justice system, as well as those underrepresented in the legal professional including women, people of colour, trans and non-binary people, and disabled people.
Please note that we will not respond to any enquiries from recruitment agencies.
Documents
Candidate pack
Application form
Hours: Full time, fixed-term (six month contract, can be offered part time)
Salary: £36,528 per annum, pro rata.
Location: London/hybrid
JUSTICE invites applications for two six-month legal fellowships. These are paid positions, funded by Linklaters LLP.
The successful applicants will work closely with our legal staff: conducting legal research; providing commentary on draft legislation; assisting with third party interventions (where relevant); and supporting working parties of our membership and other experts exploring critical issues of law reform. The fellowships will provide the opportunity to develop research and drafting skills, to engage with litigation and law-making processes, and to be part of a small, friendly and committed staff.
For these fellowships, we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, including from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds who expect to face additional barriers in securing a career in law. Given the nature of our work, applications are sought from UK law graduates only. This includes people who expect to have completed a law degree or GDL, are a CILEX graduate, or have completed Part 1 of their SQE by the time they start the internship.
Applicants should demonstrate an interest in the challenges affecting the justice system – whether criminal, civil, family or administrative – and have an understanding of the UK’s constitutional and human rights framework. They should have excellent written and spoken communication skills.
Each fellowship is for a period of for six months full-time, although this is flexible, and can also be offered part-time over a longer time frame with a minimum of 3 days a week. We are looking for both fellows to start in July however, the exact start dates will be discussed with the successful candidates, please indicate your availability on the application form.
The JUSTICE team work in a hybrid manner. We have an office space in London however, in-person attendance is currently optional and we welcome applications from individuals based across the UK. The Legal Fellows will have regular video calls with their line manager, the policy team and wider JUSTICE staff.
The Legal Fellow will be paid £36,528 per annum, pro rata.
To be considered for this fellowship please complete the application form and email it to jobs@justice.org.uk. Please mark your email with ‘LEGAL FELLOWSHIP’ in the subject line.
Job Description
Application form
Please note that due to the high number of applications we receive and our limited resources as a small charity we are unable to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not interviewed. For tips on applying for the fellowship please see the Q&A page on our website.
Closing date: Sunday 19 May 2024 at 11:59pm
First round interviews will be held by Zoom on Monday 17 and Tuesday 18 June 2024
Final round interviews will be held by Zoom between 26 June and 5 July 2024
Please note we will contact all candidates by 10 June regarding the outcome of their application.
JUSTICE’s fellowship programme is governed by the principles of equal opportunity.
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