Southwark Law Centre Vacancies
Public Law Paralegal (Part Time)
Salary: NJC SP 9–13 £31,884 – £33,780 per annum, pro rata
(dependent on relevant experience)
Hours: 21 hours per week
Contract: Fixed Term – 1 Year
We are looking for a committed, part time Public Law Paralegal to join our team in Southwark and support our strategic litigation and public law casework.
This role is more than just legal support—it’s about holding public bodies to account, advancing fairness, and supporting communities facing injustice. You will work closely with our public law team on important challenges to unlawful decision-making that affect disadvantaged groups.
As a key member of our team, you will play an essential role in preparing and progressing public law cases, supporting clients through complex processes, and contributing to our wider strategic litigation work that tackles systemic issues and creates lasting impact.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Supporting the public law team with case preparation, drafting, and legal research.
- Interviewing clients and helping assess eligibility for legal support.
- Managing correspondence and maintaining accurate case records.
- Attending tribunals, hearings, and meetings alongside clients and caseworkers.
Why Join Us?
This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in strategic litigation and develop your expertise while working alongside experienced practitioners committed to social justice.
Southwark Law Centre has an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy. We welcome applications from candidates who meet the person specification regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex (gender), or sexual orientation.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Bethan McGovern at bethan.mcgovern@southwarklawcentre.org.uk
Starting salary and relevant experience
The Law Centre criteria for starting salaries ensures that all relevant experience is recognised fairly. The post holder’s salary will increase by 1 point each year until the top of the scale is reached within NJC payscales. In addition, the Law Centre pays cost of living increases agreed nationally by the NJC.
Relevant experience 1–2 years: SP9 £31,884 (pro rata)
Relevant experience 2–5 years: SP11 £32,817 (pro rata)
Relevant experience 5 years +: SP13 £33,780 (pro rata)
Application Process:
Please read Guidance to Applicants before completing application form.
For more details, please download our Public Law Paralegal Application Pack
Please return your application form and (Equality & Diversity Monitoring Form which is optional) to: recruitment@southwarklawcentre.org.uk
Closing date for applications: 5pm, Monday 20 October 2025
Interviews: Friday 31 October 2025
Our busy admin team, consisting of two full-time administrators, is seeking some proactive and enthusiastic volunteers, with great organisational and customer service skills to assist with the smooth running of our busy Peckham and Lewisham offices. You will primarily be handling messages and calls for assistance that we receive from vulnerable and disadvantaged clients and supporting the admin team and caseworkers with ad hoc administrative tasks. Volunteers will also assist with preparatory tasks related to the relocation of our Peckham Office to Camberwell (scheduled for December 2024/January 2025).
The role is varied and will give you the opportunity to hone interview skills as well as offering a diverse workload. If you are beginning your journey towards an admin or legal career, this role could be a great first step for you.
You will receive in-house training and have access to further applicable training and events where available within the Law Centre during the time that you are volunteering.
Commitment: Dedicate at least one or two full days per week for a minimum of three or six months.
Location: This is an office-based volunteering role. You will be required to attend either the Peckham or Lewisham Office
Remuneration: While this is a voluntary, unpaid position, we will reimburse your reasonable travel expenses when travelling to and from the office. Additionally, we will cover your lunch expenses up to £5.00 per working day. Receipts must be presented for re-imbursement.
Start date: As soon as possible
Application Process:
Please read Guidance to Applicants before completing application form.
For more details, please download our Volunteer Application Pack
Please return your volunteer application pack and (Equality & Diversity Monitoring Form which is optional) to: volunteer@southwarklawcentre.org.uk
Successful applicants will be contacted shortly after.
Please note that this is an administrative position, and you will not be advising clients or run your own caseload.