Immigration Solicitor/ Caseworker, Central England Law Centre

ILPA - Immigration Law Practitioners'​ Association Ltd; Coventry, Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading law centre dedicated to social justice as an Immigration Solicitor/Caseworker. In this fulfilling role, you'll be part of a compassionate team focused on addressing the complex legal needs of clients facing immigration challenges. With a commitment to providing fair and equitable legal services, this position offers the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals. Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements and a supportive work environment that values your dedication to social justice. If you're passionate about helping others and possess the necessary qualifications, this role is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a meaningful way.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

28 days holiday

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience in immigration/asylum law as a solicitor or caseworker.
• Strong client-facing skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Work within a team to resolve clients' legal needs.
• Manage a caseload while ensuring client confidentiality.

Skills

Immigration/Asylum Law

Client Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

IAAS Level 2 Accreditation

Solicitor Qualification

Job description

Job title: Immigration Solicitor/Caseworker

Organisation: Central England Law Centre

Salary: Up to £29,746 for Caseworkers or up to £35,948 for Solicitors (depending on experience)

Location: Coventry or Birmingham

Contact about the role: email [e-mail]

About the role:

Hours: Full Time (37 hours) or Part Time Considered

Central England Law Centre (CELC) is looking for an Immigration Solicitor/Caseworker to join our friendly Immigration Team. The successful candidate will be a compassionate, committed individual who enjoys working within a team and with clients to resolve all their interconnecting legal needs.

The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

What we are looking for:

Personal Specification:

• Demonstrable commitment to social justice and the ability to work sensitively and effectively with a wide variety of clients.
• Attention and respect for detail, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Willingness to work flexibly to ensure service continuity.
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Able to manage a programme of work and to meet key milestones within an agreed plan.
• Ability to support the collection of impact data.

Experience:

• Experience of immigration/asylum law – you will either be a solicitor or caseworker with IAAS Level 2 accreditation. (Essential)
• An understanding of the importance of client confidentiality, data protection issues and safeguarding processes. (Essential)
• Experience working on a project and in partnership with other organisations. (Desirable)
• Experience of working under an immigration/asylum legal aid contract.
• Experience of managing a wide-ranging caseload, including working within a quality framework.
• Proven ability to meet costs targets.

About CELC:

A fairer, more just society in which an understanding of rights and their power is embedded within communities.

Central England Law Centre is the UK’s largest Law Centre. Our size enables us to provide legal expertise across eight different areas of social welfare law including: discrimination; employment; health and social care; housing; immigration and asylum; public law; and welfare benefits. This means that we can offer services that can address all of the interconnected problems people face in their everyday lives.

Our services are rooted in the communities we serve and we are an organisation that uses its legal expertise to improve the lives of those who are often vulnerable and socially excluded due to poverty, illness or disability.

What we offer:

• Flexible working hours and a hybrid working arrangement;
• 28 days holiday (rising by 1 day per year of service to 35 days after 5 years of service) plus 8 statutory days;
• Access to an employee assistance programme;

We invite interested candidates to follow the link to our website, where you can download the recruitment pack and apply for the role.

Applications should be submitted by email to [e-mail].

This role has a rolling deadline and we will be reviewing applications regularly.