Community Law Clinic Coordinator: University of Exeter
This new full-time post is available immediately on permanent basis.
This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home.
Summary of the role
We are seeking a Community Legal Clinic Coordinator for the University in Exeter. This role will help support the Community Law Clinic activities.
The University of Exeter has grown its research, impact and knowledge exchange activity significantly over the last few years and, since joining the Russell Group of research-intensive universities in 2012, has made a step change in its research quality and income, innovation and impact, and research student numbers.
The Community Law Clinic delivers a comprehensive and effective pro bono service, working in partnership with community groups and advice services across the South West. The Community Law Clinic is made up of five student-led clinics which provide free legal advice and support to the local community across a range of areas, including housing, employment, probate, benefits, immigration, environmental law, exceptional case funding, and Wills drafting. The clinic enables University of Exeter Law students to make a difference in the real world, by offering advice overseen by qualified solicitors who are either faculty members at the University of Exeter or volunteer solicitors. The Clinic operates as a hybrid service, with remote and in-person service on campus and in the local community. A permanent off-campus premises (originally planned to be open in Spring 2020 but delayed until 2022 due to the coronavirus pandemic), will also provide a dedicated walk-in centre for members of the public to access the Community Law Clinic.
This role is a professional services role which sits within the Innovation, Impact & Business (IIB) Directorate. The post holder will be line managed by the Regional Engagement Manager in IIB, but will work on a day-to-day basis with the Community Law Clinic Team. More information about the Community Law Clinic can be found here: https://www.exetercommunitylawclinic.org/
The post holder will work closely with the Community Law Clinic team and the Clinical Directors to coordinate the day-to-day operations of the clinic and ensure continuity in the provision of legal advice to the clinic’s vulnerable clients. The post holder will also assist in facilitating the ongoing expansion of the clinic.
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification available on our website.
The University of Exeter
We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 and QS World University Ranking 2022). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2017.
Our research income in recent years means we’re the fastest growing UK Research University with some of the world’s most influential scientists, and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today through this. 98% of our research is of international quality (2014 Research Excellence Framework). We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
With over 27,000 students and 6,400 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.
Benefits
We offer some fantastic benefits including:
- 39 days leave per year
- options for flexible working
- numerous discounts at leading retailers
- onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme
- sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a new Fertility Treatment Policy
- stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England
Further information
Please contact Tia Matt, T.matt@exeter.ac.uk or (01392) 723 163.