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From: Centre for Women's Justice [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Centre for Women's Justice Sent: 08 December 2017 14:00 To: Ruth Lewis <[log in to unmask]> Subject: We are recruiting! [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/65a8397b12037a94d466df3fe/images/a57d2068-cd48-4abe-85ad-43fd3f9cc5a8.jpg] We are pleased to announce that we are currently recruiting for the following positions: Full-time/Part-time Solicitor(s) CWJ are looking to recruit one full-time or two part-time solicitors preferably who have sufficient experience to qualify for supervisor status in the legal aid franchise categories of Actions Against the Police (now called Civil Actions against Public Authorities) and/or in Public Law. This will be an exciting opportunity to work with and help shape the development of a new charity already making a big impact in holding the state to account around violence against women and girls. You will work under the direction of Harriet Wistrich, CWJ’s founding director and with an inspiring and supportive group of trustees and advisory panel. We are looking for creative, well organised and highly committed lawyers with good experience in these areas of law and an understanding of and commitment to challenging violence against women and girls If interested in applying, please send your CV of your case work experience in the field of AAP and /or public law, together with a short essay or blog piece of no more than 500 words on why you believe there is a need for an organisation like Centre for Women’s Justice. Please email applications to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> by 22nd December 2017. Interviews will take place on 5th or 12th January 2018. Salary £30,000 – £38,000 (depending on experience) [Job description and person specification to be uploaded on our website<https://centreforwomensjustice.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=65a8397b12037a94d466df3fe&id=8914feccfd&e=c8a8e19638> shortly] Paralegal We are interested to hear from anyone interested in a paralegal post to assist the new solicitor (as advertised above). Some experience of working in a legal aid practice and an understanding of issues around violence against women and girls also required. Please send your CV of your case work experience in the field of AAP and /or public law, together with a short essay or blog piece of no more than 500 words on why you believe there is a need for an organisation like Centre for Women’s Justice. Please email applications to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> by 5th January 2018. Salary £22,000 [Job description and person specification to be uploaded on our website<https://centreforwomensjustice.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=65a8397b12037a94d466df3fe&id=8c32c8a5b0&e=c8a8e19638> shortly] CWJ lawyers reference panel Are you interested in being on our reference panel? We are looking for lawyers with expertise and interest in bringing cases against state agencies including the police and other criminal justice agencies, with an understanding of issues facing women undergoing male violence. We are also interested to hear from criminal defence solicitors. If you are on the CWJ panel you would potentially be available to receive referrals of cases in this area as well as be willing to provide pro bono telephone advice to frontline advocates providing support to women victims of violence. If interested, please email us ([log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>) by 5th January 2018 with details of your experience in this area of law and reasons for interest in being on the panel. Consultant opportunities We are also interested in receiving expressions of interest from lawyers and others with an understanding of issues in this area, who may be able to design and deliver training to frontline advocates and in other ways contribute to the work and development of CWJ. If interested please provide your cv and a short letter indicating what assistance you may be able to offer. Email to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Copyright © 2017 Centre for Women's Justice, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in on our website www.centreforwomensjustice.org.uk<https://centreforwomensjustice.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=65a8397b12037a94d466df3fe&id=dad2e580f8&e=c8a8e19638> Want to change how you receive these emails? 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