Immigration Practice Lead — Guide a High-Impact Team

Law Centres; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Plumstead Community Law Centre, a specialist legal advice charity, is seeking an experienced Head of Immigration to lead and develop our Immigration Department, and supervise the immigration team.

The role welcomes applicants who are a Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive with significant immigration and asylum law experience; you will ensure compliance with Legal Aid Agency and professional standards, and help improve access to justice for vulnerable communities.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in immigration and asylum law.
• Experience leading a legal team or department.
• Strong commitment to access to justice for vulnerable communities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the immigration team and manage a complex caseload.
• Lead and develop the Immigration Department and ensure high-quality legal services.
• Ensure compliance with Legal Aid Agency requirements and professional standards.

Skills

Immigration law

Leadership

Caseload management

Legal compliance

Education

Solicitor qualification (SRA)

Barrister qualification

Chartered Legal Executive qualification

Job description

Plumstead Community Law Centre, a specialist legal advice charity, is seeking an experienced Head of Immigration to lead and develop our Immigration Department, and supervise the immigration team.

The role welcomes applicants who are a Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive with significant immigration and asylum law experience; you will ensure compliance with Legal Aid Agency and professional standards, and help improve access to justice for vulnerable communities.