APPEAL are recruiting a Barrister/Solicitor

3 days ago

City Of London, United Kingdom London Criminal Courts Solicitors' Association (LCCSA) Full time

APPEAL are recruiting a Barrister/Solicitor APPEAL 30/09/2025 Recruitment: Barrister/Solicitor 📍 Location: APPEAL’s offices, Holborn, London 💰 Salary: £42,600 to £46,300 depending on experience + benefits 📅 Apply by: 30 September 2025 🗓️ Interviews: Mid to end of October 2025 About APPEAL APPEAL is a charity and law practice that fights miscarriages of justice. We represent people who have been wrongfully convicted or unfairly sentenced - people like Andrew Malkinson, who spent 17 years in prison before his conviction was quashed. Our team of lawyers, investigators, and survivor advocates work together to secure justice where the system has failed. We go beyond legal work—providing holistic support, raising awareness, and pushing for systemic reform. Read our latest impact report at https://appeal.org.uk/impact-report-2023-24/ The Role We’re looking for an experienced criminal defence practitioner—solicitor, barrister or solicitor-advocate—who wants to make a real difference. You’ll lead complex appeal cases, collaborate with a passionate team, and contribute to changing the criminal justice system for the better. Key Responsibilities Casework & Litigation Lead investigations and legal work on appeals against conviction or sentence Draft applications to the Court of Appeal and Criminal Cases Review Commission Supervise pro bono legal teams, students, and interns Client Support & Advocacy Take an anti‑racist, gender‑responsive and trauma‑informed approach to representation Able to support clients from diverse backgrounds through challenging legal proceedings Campaigning & Reform Develop casework specialisms to spotlight systemic injustice and promote a fairer legal system Represent APPEAL in the media, at events, and participate in reform efforts Compliance & Operations Maintain regulatory standards (SRA, Charity Commission, Legal Aid Agency etc) Support the organisation with resource development objectives Promote APPEAL’s key aims and strategies Who We’re Looking For Essential skills and experience Qualified solicitor or barrister in England & Wales with a minimum of two years’ experience practising in criminal defence work Strong analytical, and investigation skills, with the ability to assess complex legal issues and develop effective strategies Excellent legal research and drafting skills IT proficient and able to work with case management systems Familiarity with the criminal Legal Aid scheme Resilient, tenacious, and experienced in working with vulnerable clients Desirable skills and experience Knowledge of criminal appeals law and procedure, including applications to the Criminal Cases Review Commission and the post-conviction disclosure regime Experience in delivering professional training or working in a supervisory role What We Offer 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays/Christmas and New Year) Cycle to Work Scheme and 1-month paid sabbatical after 5 years 📎 Remove your name from CV and cover letter (add name and contact information in covering email marked “Lawyer Application”) Please also send an anonymised example of a piece of written work (e.g an advice, skeleton argument etc) 📝 Include the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form as a separate attachment #J-18808-Ljbffr

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