Deighton Pierce Glynn (Bristol) - Solicitor (Public Law, FTC)
Posted 3 days 21 hours ago by Young Legal Aid Lawyers
Job Title: Solicitor - Public Law Team
Location: Bristol
Employment Type: 12-month fixed term contract
Salary: between £28,900 and £43,350 per annum (dependent on location and qualification level)
Are you passionate about public law and eager to make a meaningful impact? Join the Deighton Pierce Glynn (DPG) team as a Solicitor in our Bristol Office!
About the Role:We are looking for a newly qualified solicitor or someone in the process of qualifying as a solicitor to join our Public Law team. This is a full-time role for a fixed term period of 12 months. You will be assisting one of the partners based in the Bristol office. You do not have to be based in Bristol and can be based in our London office but should be willing to travel to the Bristol office. The role will be to assist in immigration, nationality, asylum- founded public law challenges. These include:
- appeal and review proceedings in theSpecial Immigration Appeals Commission (SIAC)including an ongoing 40 BNA deprivation appeal.
- judicial review claims: unlawful immigration detention which requires understanding of deportation under the Immigration Act 1971 and UK Borders Act 2007 including of those with EUSS leave; trafficking public order disqualification claims; other immigration-related judicial reviews requiring understanding/knowledge of the workings of the Refugee Convention; ECHR; ECAT; legislation: BNA 1948 and 1981; Immigration Acts 1971, 2014 and 2016; NIAA 2002; UKBA 2007; NABA 2002; IMA 2023; immigration rules and guidance, including the test for further submissions under paragraph 353
- compensation claims:false imprisonment claims in the County Court which requires knowledge of immigration enforcement law and practice under legislation, Government policy and common law; historic discrimination claims arising from dated discriminatory nationality laws; and Windrush claims.
Applicants must have an understanding of the judicial review process under Part 54 CPR, including in the Upper Tribunal; familiarity with wider CPR and practice directions for the County Court or KBDclaims; and SIAC rules.
Applicants that will be considered include NQ solicitors or those who have undertaken SQE exams and are in the process of qualifying as a solicitor in the next few months.Applicants should be accredited under IAAS at Level 2; or OISC level 3; or have worked in immigration practice, all with case-responsibility experience as this role will require you to run cases, albeit with supervision; and assist with ease on larger cases.
Why Join DPG?At DPG, we are committed to creating a workplace where our team members can thrive. We offer flexible working arrangements and study leave to support your ongoing professional development. Our aim is to develop our staff, fostering a supportive environment where you can grow your career.
Our Values:Central to our mission is the belief in equality and justice. We are dedicated to building a diverse team and encourage applications from all qualified candidates, particularly those from minoritized backgrounds. We are proud to be an inclusive workplace, welcoming applications regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, or belief.
Details of the person specification can be found within the application form below, and the job description can be foundhere . DPGs aims and values can be foundhere .
Learn More About Us:To discover more about who we are, our values, and the important work we do, visit our website:DPG Law
How to Apply:If you're ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, please complete all parts of theApplication Form and return to us by . Please quote the job reference2025/10/BRSOL PLin the subject line of your email.
- Closing Date:10.00am Friday 18 th July 2025
- Interviews:Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a skills test and interview during the week commencing 28 th July 2025.
Don't miss this chance to be part of a team that's committed to making a difference. Apply now and contribute to the pursuit of justice at DPG.