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We recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Conor Lamb, a dedicated Caseworker in our Public Law department at Duncan Lewis Solicitors. Since joining our City of London office in 2022, Conor has been making significant strides in his career. He shared with us his personal experience and provided an insightful glimpse into what a typical day looks like for a Caseworker at Duncan Lewis Solicitors.

Curious about Conor's daily responsibilities and his journey so far? Watch our YouTube video for an inside look at the impactful work he does every day.

The Role of a Caseworker

A typical day for Conor involves a variety of tasks aimed at challenging government decisions through the judicial system. Here’s a glimpse into his daily responsibilities:

• Legal Research and Writing: Conor spends a significant portion of his day writing briefs and research notes on potential legal frameworks. Understanding the law in detail and how it operates is crucial to the team’s work.
• Client Interaction: Taking detailed instructions from clients is a vital part of Conor’s role. Listening attentively to their problems allows him to understand the issues they face comprehensively.
• Case Building: Collaborating with his team, Conor works on building cases by instructing experts, writing pre-action letters, and gathering evidence to move cases forward and bring them to court if necessary.

Conor’s Journey to Duncan Lewis

Conor’s path to becoming a caseworker at Duncan Lewis started with a law degree, followed by a master's degree in public law. During his studies, Conor became deeply interested in judicial reviews and how they can be used to challenge unlawful systems, delivering meaningful results for clients.

Why Duncan Lewis?

The firms’ impressive track record of significant public law victories attracted Conor to Duncan Lewis. As a student, he frequently encountered cases handled by Duncan Lewis and was inspired by their powerful advocacy for clients. The firm consistently demonstrated its commitment to making a difference in the field of public law.

Since joining the firm, Conor has witnessed first-hand many of the impactful cases handled by our industry leading public law teams, including: 

• Successfully challenging the Rwanda policy.
• Providing legal services in the British Indian Ocean Territory of Diego Garcia.
• Fighting against the regime of public order disqualifications for trafficking victims.
• Challenging the provision of accommodation in former Wethersfield RAF accommodation centres.

Join Our Team

At Duncan Lewis, we are always looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team. As a Caseworker, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives and contribute to significant legal challenges.

Interested in a career where you can make an impact? Visit our careers page to learn more about current opportunities and how you can apply.

Careers at Duncan Lewis Solicitors

Choosing a career with Duncan Lewis means joining an Investors in People Gold Standard law firm that fosters a supportive culture of ambition and growth. We are dedicated to recruiting and retaining the most talented individuals, currently supporting 45 trainees via Training Contract and SQE routes. Our vibrant learning and development team has facilitated over 33,730 hours of training, both internal and external, across all personnel in the past year alone.

At Duncan Lewis, we are committed to equal opportunities and celebrate the diversity of our staff. As a leading national law firm, we strive to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities that we serve. This commitment is reflected across all levels of our workforce, with 73% of our team identifying as female and 50% from ethnic minorities.