We are an expanding claimant practice specialising in public law and human rights, civil actions against the police and other public bodies, inquests and community care/migrant rights cases. We are campaigning lawyers with a commitment to social justice issues and legal aid.
If you are a senior solicitor or legal executive with expertise in an area of law we do, and would be interested in moving to Gold Jennings, then please do contact us for a confidential chat about working with us.
Vacancies
Administrator
Location – Farringdon, EC1V 4JP (office-based)
Full-time role – 9.30-17.30 (35 hours per week)
Start date – Immediate
Salary – £27,000 per annum
We are seeking an enthusiastic Administrator to join our firm at our office based in Farringdon, London.
Our firm
We are an award-winning specialist civil liberties firm. We undertake a broad range of private and public law litigation for claimants. We are recommended in both Chambers and Partners and the Legal 500 directories.
As a firm we remain committed to undertaking publicly funded work and acting for marginalized individuals and groups. The majority of our clients’ cases are funded by the Legal Aid Agency.
The role
The role forms part of the firm’s Practice Team and is intrinsic to its success. You will support the firm’s Office Manager through a wide range of administrative and procedural responsibilities to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the firm.
Further details of the role can be found in the job description.
Skills and Experience
We are looking for a highly organised candidate with a good commercial awareness.
An excellent working knowledge of Office365 is essential – in particular, Outlook, Word and Excel – and be able to produce accurate spreadsheets.
Experience in working within a simple regulatory framework is also important.
Previous experience in a civil legal aid firm would be an advantage but is not necessary.
How to apply
Please email vacancies@goldjennings.co.uk with your up-to-date CV and completed application form outlining your suitability for the role based on the person specification.
Please note: Candidates who do not complete the application form will not be considered.
Closing date: 23.59 on 24 April 2025
We would appreciate if you could also take the time to complete our equality and diversity monitoring form. Filling in the form is voluntary. It is detached from your application and will be used for monitoring purposes only.
Gold Jennings Administrator Job Description + Person Specification
Gold Jennings Administrator Application Form 2025
At Gold Jennings we attempt to challenge the inequality and discrimination within society which contributes to injustice, and we are equally committed to fairness and equality within the firm itself.
Gold Jennings is an equal opportunities employer and we believe that a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services we offer to our clients. As such, we are committed to increasing diversity in our firm and the wider profession.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and we particularly encourage candidates from: global majority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, disabled people and from other groups who are underprivileged or underrepresented.
If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.
If you require reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate in the selection process, please vacancies@goldjennings.co.uk.
Experienced Civil Claims and Inquest Solicitor Required (8+ years’ PQE)
Gold Jennings is a leading civil liberties and human rights law firm based in Central London (EC1V). We are campaigning lawyers with a commitment to legal aid. We undertake exclusively claimant work.
We are seeking an experienced, dynamic and committed solicitor/legal executive to assist in leading our Civil Actions against Public Authorities team, which comprises an experienced team of litigators who bring a wide range of claims against public authorities and conduct inquests.
The successful applicant will have at least 8 years’ post qualification experience with solid and wide-ranging experience in civil claims and inquests, as well as an established referral network.
The successful applicant will take on some supervision and line management responsibilities for qualified staff and trainees and will also help with the management of the firm.
It is anticipated that the successful candidate will join at a senior level.
Informal approaches are welcome. Strictly no agency applications.
Closing date: Wednesday 30th April 2025
Interviews: Interviews are expected to take place in early May.
Start date: Position available immediately.
Salary: Commensurate with experience
To apply: Please see the job description and person specification and complete the below application form. Completed application forms should be emailed to: vacancies@goldjenningsco.uk.
Please note that CVs sent without application forms will not be considered.
We would appreciate if you could also take the time to complete our equality and diversity monitoring form. Filling in the form is voluntary. It is detached from your application and will be used for monitoring purposes only.
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