SOAS Law Clinics Administrator

Job title:SOAS Law Clinics Administrator

Department:College of Law

Contract Type: Part time, Fixed-Term

Grade: 6

Location: Bloomsbury

Hours: 8 hours per week

SOAS University of London is the leading Higher Education institution in Europe specialising in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East. SOAS University of London is positioned to play a leadingrole in reimagining higher education globally, with a new strategic plan in place as the basis for the renewal and revitalisation of the School which commits SOAS to both student responsiveness and research intensity. SOAS is moving towards a new model of international partnerships which is responsive to the transnational character of our global challenges.

About the Role

This post is designed to help the academic leads of the College of Law Clinical and Pro Bono programme at SOAS. The clinics give students the opportunity to work with legal supervision to provide advice to people in immigration detention and other areas of law.

The holder of this post must be a SOAS student.

The role involves

• Written and verbal communication with clinic student participants, lawyers and other stakeholders
• Organising clinic files and helping maintain confidentiality of sensitive documents
• Assisting in organising operational matters of the clinic (e.g, event co-ordination, room booking, transportation)
• Other general administrative tasks associated with the work of the clinic
• Providegeneral administrative support to the College of Law director of clinical legal education and supervisors of all clinics;
• Assist in the selection of participants in the clinical legal education and pro bono placements;
• Use the data management system, CLIO;
• Provide CLIO training to participant students;
• Handle incoming documentation, including client files maintaining digital and paper case files securely;
• Communicate with participants regarding issues related to the SOAS clinics; and
• Perform other administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of the clinics

As the role runs over 30 weeks per year for two years but entails a small number of hours per week, the role would be ideal for a current SOAS postgraduate taught or postgraduate research student in search for a meaningful but relatively light weekly commitment.

About the Department

The College of Law is the only one of its kind in the UK – dedicated to legal systems and legal challenges of the developing world, with complementary strengths in human rights, international law and institutions, environmental law and international trade and commerce.

We have unrivalled expertise and produce world-leading research in comparative law (China, Africa, South/South-East Asia, the Middle East), complemented by specialists in international and transnational law, human rights, transnational commercial law, environmental law and socio-legal method.

About you

Candidates will have

• Proficiency using the Microsoft Office suite of programmes
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good organisational skills
• Good interpersonal skills

You can find further information on the key criteria for the role in the Job Description and Person Specification, along with a full list of duties and responsibilities, which can be found on the SOAS website

What We Offer:

We are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your well-being and work-life balance:

• Generous Holiday Entitlement: Benefit from up to 44 days of holiday (30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and 5closure days over Christmas and Easter) to ensure ample time for rest and relaxation.
• Flexible Working Arrangements: We recognise the importance of flexibility and offer options to help you manage your professional and personal commitments effectively.
• Generous occupational pension scheme: To provide financial security for your future
• Learning and Development: We are dedicated to your professional growth and development and offer diverse learning and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
• Health and Well-being Initiatives: Take advantage of our cycle to work scheme, eye tests, and season ticket loan to support your health and mobility.
• Enhanced Family Leave: We offer enhanced maternity, paternity & partner leave, and shared parental leave to support you during significant life events.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Access our confidential EAP for advice and support whenever needed.
• Discounted Gym Membership: Maintain your fitness with our discounted gym membership.

Use of AI

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Further information

Please note that the application system does not currently have a save-and-return feature. To avoid losing any information, we strongly encourage you to complete and submit your application in one sitting. Make sure you have all necessary details ready before you begin.

Successful candidates will need to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK or have limited leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with SOAS, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

We are not able to offer sponsorship for candidates who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK.

If you have any questions or require any assistance with regard to the application process, please contact us via HR Contact Form | SOAS

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Closing date: 21st October 2026

Interviews to be held: TBC

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