Immigration Solicitor

Law Staff Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist legal firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Legal Aid Immigration Solicitor to manage cases involving asylum and human rights. This role offers remote or hybrid working options and provides opportunities for professional growth within a supportive team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in legal aid immigration cases and possess strong advocacy and case preparation skills. Competitive salary and ongoing training are included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing training and professional development

Flexible working options

Supportive working environment

Opportunity to work on high-profile cases

Qualifications

• Significant experience in legal aid immigration work.
• Ability to work independently and part of a team.
• Commitment to social justice and supporting vulnerable clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload including asylum and human rights matters.
• Represent clients in immigration tribunals.
• Provide legal advice under the Legal Aid contract.

Skills

Excellent advocacy skills

Case preparation skills

Client care skills

Strong analytical skills

Strong organizational skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor with valid Practising Certificate

IAAS Level 2 Senior Caseworker accreditation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management systems

Job description

Overview

Our Client are seeking a Legal Aid Immigration Solicitor. This position can be remote or hybrid. The firm offers the opportunity to work with a dedicated and compassionate team in a supportive work environment with a commitment to professional growth.

About The Firm

My client is a specialist legal aid firm committed to providing high-quality representation for vulnerable individuals facing immigration challenges. The firm has a strong track record in delivering expert legal services in asylum, human rights, and public law matters. Dedicated to access to justice, my client ensures that individuals receive the support they need in complex immigration cases.

Immigration Solicitor - position overview

Significant experience in legal aid immigration work and IAAS Level 2 Senior Caseworker accreditation (or working towards it). Supervisor status is desirable. The role involves handling a broad range of immigration cases, providing expert legal representation, and supporting junior staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload, including asylum, human rights, deportation, and detention matters.
• Represent clients in immigration tribunals and judicial review proceedings.
• Provide legal advice and casework services under the Legal Aid contract, ensuring compliance with the Legal Aid Agency's requirements.
• Prepare legal aid applications and billing files in accordance with Legal Aid Agency and SQM requirements.
• Work closely with vulnerable clients, including victims of trafficking, domestic abuse survivors, and unaccompanied minors.
• Supervise and mentor junior solicitors, caseworkers, and paralegals.
• Engage with community groups, NGOs, and external stakeholders to enhance the firm's immigration law services.

Requirements for the Immigration Solicitor

Essential:

• Qualified Solicitor with a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applying.
• IAAS Level 2 Senior Caseworker accreditation (or working towards it).
• Extensive experience handling legal aid immigration cases, including asylum, human rights, and public law challenges.
• Strong knowledge of Legal Aid contract requirements and procedures.
• Excellent advocacy, case preparation, and client care skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Commitment to social justice and supporting vulnerable clients.

Desirable:

• Supervisor Status under the Legal Aid contract.
• Experience in judicial review proceedings and emergency injunctions.
• Knowledge of trafficking, modern slavery, and domestic abuse cases.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and case management systems.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience).
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• A supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Flexible working options, including part-time arrangements.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile, complex cases with real social impact.

How to apply

If you're an Immigration Solicitor ready to take the next step in your career, apply today. Alternatively, contact Shabir at Law Staff Limited quoting reference 36958.

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