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Legal Charity Assistant (Student Placement)
Salary- £24,122 per annum
This is a fixed term student placement with Support Through Court (minimum of 10 months) based at Nottingham Law School
The post is suitable for those seeking to undertake a period of work as part of one of Nottingham Law School’s LLB courses, for example, the sandwich degree or a work placement year between year 2 and 3 of a Nottingham Law School LLB course.
About the Role
Support Through Court’s National Remote Services Provision (National Helpline and National Online Services) are based within the Chaucer Building at Nottingham Law School and we are looking to recruit a current Nottingham Law School LLB student to work as Legal Charity Assistant on a fixed term placement. The successful candidate will be employed by Nottingham Trent University (NTU) and seconded to STC to spend a minimum 10-month period working directly alongside the STC Senior Volunteer Co-ordinator and, under supervision, provide support to clients and other volunteers at STC. The post holder will also provide pivotal support to the team, assisting with new enquiries, student recruitment, marketing and social media, and general administrative tasks related to the running of the service. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will also provide supervision support to student teams working in the service, developing their leadership skills.
STC undertakes work in a variety of areas in the Civil and Family court. Candidates should be prepared to work in any area of civil and family law, although it is anticipated that the successful candidate will get a broad range of experience during their time with the charity.
The successful candidate will have successfully completed at least their second year of a qualifying law degree. As well as an excellent understanding of core legal principles, the successful candidate will require strong communication and organisational skills. Excellent time management and IT and administrative skills are also required. For further details, please refer to the attached job specification.
Please include the following within your supporting statement:
- Why do you want to support litigants in person?
- What makes you a good candidate to support your peers while maintaining professional boundaries in a professional role
- Outline any previous experience with transferable skills
- What you hope to gain from the role?
Interview Date: W/c 30th March 2026
Anticipated start date: September 2026
About Support Through Court
Every year, thousands of people in the UK face court alone. Without help, they have to represent themselves while they go through a divorce, seek custody of their children, or face eviction from their home. They are forced to navigate a complex legal system alone, often against the professional legal representation of the other party. The increase in cuts to legal aid over recent years has meant that thousands more people face the civil or family courts alone. Their access to justice is limited by how overwhelming the legal system can be to those who have never faced it before, and many struggle to represent themselves effectively in court. Support Through Court (STC) offers support and guidance before, during, and after court. STC, a formal partner of Nottingham Law School (NLS), ensures that those facing court alone feel prepared and supported in accessing justice. Over 50,000 support sessions are delivered annually, and this year will be no exception. If you have any specific queries in relation to this position, please contact Jo Wardle, University Partnerships Manager, Support Through Court, j.wardle@supportthroughcourt.org
Join Us
- Hybrid working - Please note, as this is a seconded role, you will be subject to the requirements of the host organisation. This role will predominantly be office based working, with the option of two working from home days per month.
- Flexibility - take ownership over how you get your work done. We're open to different working patterns and approaches.
- 25 - 30 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata.
- Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
- Range of health and wellbeing services, including a Health Cash Plan, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
- Access to a wealth of formal and informal professional development opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
- And a whole lot more…Find out more about the range of benefits we offer.
Come and be part of our success. Apply today.
Safe and Inclusive
At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. By championing positive wellbeing, we promote an environment where all can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.
This position is only open to post/undergraduate students of Nottingham Trent University where a work placement is required of the course. Applications from overseas students currently studying on a Tier 4 visa will be considered alongside other applications.
Please note that this role is only open to NTU students. Applications from those not a current student at NTU will not be considered.
Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.
Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.
