Job Title: Immigration Solicitor / IAAS Supervising Senior Caseworker
Location: Remote, United Kingdom
Job Type: Full-time / Part-time
Salary: £45,000–£65,000 depending on experience and legal aid background
About
The client is an IAA-regulated immigration firm looking to expand into Legal Aid immigration and asylum work. They are seeking an experienced Immigration Solicitor who already holds IAAS Supervising Senior Caseworker accreditation and can help lead and supervise our Legal Aid immigration/asylum department.
The Role
You will be the key supervisor for our Legal Aid immigration and asylum work and will play a central role in establishing and managing this part of the practice.
Essential Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Qualified Solicitor / Authorised Litigator
- Current IAAS Supervising Senior Caseworker accreditation
- Strong experience in Legal Aid immigration and asylum work
- Experience supervising casework and staff
- Ability to manage a caseload of immigration and asylum matters under Legal Aid
- Good knowledge of LAA contract requirements, compliance, and file management
Duties
The successful candidate will:
- Supervise all Legal Aid immigration and asylum casework
- Manage their own caseload of Legal Aid files
- Ensure compliance with Legal Aid Agency contract requirements
- Assist with setting up and developing the firm's Legal Aid department
- Support quality standards, policies, and procedures
- Provide guidance and supervision to caseworkers and other staff
Desirable
- It would be helpful if the candidate also has:
- Experience in firm setup or department development
- Strong knowledge of asylum claims, appeals, bail, and related immigration
- matter
- Experience working in a busy Legal Aid practice
What We Offer
- Opportunity to play a leading role in building a Legal Aid immigration/asylum
- department
- Supportive and growing firm
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Long-term development opportunity
Originally posted on Himalayas