Immigration Caseworker Level 1

SOLIS LAW CHAMBERS LTD; Swinton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

SOLIS LAW CHAMBERS LTD is seeking an experienced Immigration Caseworker to join our professional team. The successful candidate will undertake UK immigration casework within their authorised level of competence and will be responsible for providing professional, accurate and client-focused immigration services in accordance with applicable regulatory and organisational requirements.

You will conduct client consultations, assess circumstances, draft and progress cases, and maintain thorough

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year UK immigration casework experience.
• IAA Level 1 qualification/authorisation.
• Strong knowledge of UK immigration law and Home Office procedures.
• Excellent client-care, communication and drafting skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial client consultations and obtain instructions.
• Prepare and progress UK immigration applications.
• Review supporting evidence and prepare documentation.
• Draft application forms, representations, and client letters.
• Research Immigration Rules and Home Office guidance.
• Liaise with clients, UKVI and other organisations.
• Maintain accurate case files and attendance notes.
• Manage caseload and meet deadlines.
• Keep clients informed on progress and outcomes.

Skills

UK immigration knowledge

Client-care

Communication

Legal drafting

Case-management

Education

IAA Level 1 qualification

Job description

SOLIS LAW CHAMBERS LTD is seeking an experienced and motivated Immigration Caseworker to join our professional team.

The successful candidate will undertake UK immigration casework within their authorised level of competence and will be responsible for providing professional, accurate and client-focused immigration services in accordance with applicable regulatory and organisational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct initial client consultations, obtain instructions and identify relevant immigration issues.
• Assess clients' circumstances and provide assistance with appropriate UK immigration matters within the authorised level of competence.
• Prepare, manage and progress UK immigration applications.
• Review supporting evidence, immigration documents, financial documentation and client records.
• Draft application forms, representations, client correspondence and supporting documentation.
• Undertake legal research using the Immigration Rules, Home Office guidance and other relevant legal and regulatory sources.
• Liaise professionally with clients, UKVI and other relevant organisations.
• Maintain accurate case files, attendance notes, correspondence and client records.
• Manage an allocated caseload effectively and ensure applications and other work are completed within relevant deadlines.
• Keep clients appropriately informed about the progress of their matters.
• Maintain client confidentiality and comply with applicable data-protection requirements.
• Keep up to date with developments in UK immigration law, the Immigration Rules and Home Office policy and guidance.
• Comply with the IAA Code of Standards and the organisation's internal compliance and case-management procedures.
• Identify matters falling outside the caseworker's authorised level of competence and elevate, supervise or refer such matters as appropriate.
• Contribute to the maintenance of high standards of client care, regulatory compliance and professional practice within the organisation.

Essential Candidate Requirements

Applicants must:

• Currently be based in the United Kingdom.
• Have a minimum of one year of relevant UK immigration casework experience.
• Be IAA Level 1 qualified/authorised, as applicable to the role.
• Have a good working knowledge of UK immigration law, the Immigration Rules and relevant Home Office procedures.
• Demonstrate strong client-care and communication skills.
• Have experience in legal drafting, research and preparation of immigration applications.
• Demonstrate effective case-management and organisational skills.
• Be able to maintain accurate records and work effectively to deadlines.
• Understand the importance of working within the limits of their authorised level of competence.

Salary and Skilled Worker Sponsorship

The salary for the position is £41,800 – £42,100 per annum for 37.5 hours per week, depending on the successful candidate's qualifications, relevant experience and competence.

The position is intended to fall within SOC Code 2419 – Legal professionals not elsewhere classified, subject to the duties and circumstances of the role meeting the applicable Home Office requirements.

Skilled Worker sponsorship may be available to a suitably qualified candidate, subject to the employer holding the appropriate sponsor licence and the role and individual candidate satisfying all applicable Immigration Rules and Home Office requirements at the time sponsorship is considered.

The availability of sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be assessed individually.