Solicitor - Immigration/Employment – Lochgelly, Fife
Competitive [DOE]
Are you a solicitor, committed to tackling social injustice, who has the experience and skills to join our small and dedicated staff team at Fife Law Centre, supporting those in our communities who face challenges in accessing conventional legal services? In particular do you have experience in handling immigration and employment problems?
Fife Law Centre supports individuals and families at a time of crisis – at risk of eviction, denied legitimate financial support, on the wrong side of bureaucratic decision-making, or the victim of violence, injustice or discrimination.
Our vision is: The legal rights of people in Fife are protected and represented through challenging inequality and injustice.
Our purpose is: To provide an accessible, professional legal service to defend and support the legal rights of those unable to otherwise access legal representation or advice.
The successful candidate will need to hold an unrestricted Scottish practising certificate and be an experienced practitioner with a background in civil litigation and proven skills as a court practitioner, preferably with experience in dealing with immigration and employment problems. Additionally, experience with some or all of the following areas of law – housing and homelessness, welfare and benefits, CICA, and family law – will be valued.
We offer a varied workload, a competitive salary and benefits package with opportunities for professional development in a supportive and collaborative work environment. A flexible working pattern will also be considered.
If you wish to discuss the role in confidence please contact the Principal Solicitor, Sam Johnston at sam.johnston@fifelawcentre.co.uk.
To apply, please submit your CV, including details of current remuneration, together with a covering statement outlining your suitability for the post and email to:
Angela Clark – Business Manager angela.clark@fifelawcentre.co.uk from whom job description and person specification may be obtained.
Closing date: Friday, 7 August 2026 at 1700hrs.