Immigration Solicitor

Law Staff Ltd; Greater London; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal aid firm is seeking a Legal Aid Immigration Solicitor to manage immigration cases, representing vulnerable clients. This role offers remote or hybrid working options and emphasizes ongoing professional development in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in legal aid immigration work and strong advocacy skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing training

Flexible working

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with a clean and valid Practising Certificate.
• Extensive experience in legal aid immigration work.
• Strong knowledge of Legal Aid contract requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload in immigration law.
• Represent clients in tribunals and judicial review.
• Provide legal advice under the Legal Aid contract.

Skills

Legal Aid experience

Strong advocacy skills

Client care skills

Analytical skills

Organisational 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 offer 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.

Role overview

Immigration Solicitor position overview: Significant experience in legal aid immigration work and hold IAAS Level 2 Senior Caseworker accreditation (or be working towards it). Supervisor status is desirable.

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

• 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 organisational 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.