Refugee Legal Support

Who we are

Refugee Legal Support (RLS) is a UK registered charity and a Greek registered AMKE providing expert legal information, advice and casework to people seeking safety. In the UK, we work on asylum claims and family reunion applications, as well as litigation arising out of existing casework projects. We also provide casework support to asylum seekers and refugees who have been criminalised for their irregular arrival and produce sector-leading research reports on the asylum system.  

Since our founding in 2017 we have grown rapidly and now hold both an Immigration & Asylum and a Public Law legal aid contract and run two established pro bono partnerships with commercial law firms.  

We are a small and ambitious team of around 15 staff, united by a genuine commitment to access to justice and the rights of people who migrate. As well as the direct legal representation to which this role pertains, we do community legal work, producing multilingual information resources and delivering group information sessions for people struggling to access legal support. 

Our culture and values

Our values

1. We believe that the lack of available financial resources should not hinder access to justice

2. We are anti-racist and denounce any form of oppression

3. We work in solidarity with those who migrate and those who support them 

4. We are specialised and use our expertise for strategic impact

5. We respect and support the wellbeing and expertise of our colleagues

6. We’re proud to be independent

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

We value equality and diversity in our organisation, and strive to build a team reflective of the communities we work in. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, faith, or disability. People with migrant backgrounds are experts by experience and are particularly encouraged to apply.