Glasgow's Govan Law Centre (GLC) requires a newly qualified solicitor with civil court experience. The post is funded for one year and will be based at Govanhill Law Centre's office within Glasgow's Govanhill community. Experience of housing and property factor disputes would be a major advantage.
The successful candidate will lead a dynamic new Public Legal Education (PLE) Project in Govanhill with a focus on empowering local citizens, community groups and residents associations to tackle property factor and landlord and tenant disputes. The PLE project is funded by the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation. The post holder will also undertake some general law centre work in Govanhill, supported by the Glasgow Regeneration Agency, in partnership with Crossroads.
The successful candidate with work with both partners in GLC's professional legal practice. Applications in writing with C.V. to Principal Solicitor, Govan Law Centre, Orkney Street Enterprise Centre, 18-20 Orkney Street, Glasgow, G51 2BZ. We will not accept employment agency applications.
The closing date for applications is close of business on Thursday 26 January 2012. Applications thereafter will not be accepted. GLC aims to be an Equal Opportunities employer.
STV Glasgow reports on a groundbreaking project which will help tenants and home owners tackle issues around property factoring and landlord disputes with the help of a DIY kit is to be launched in Govanhill. The project is funded by the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation.
