Legal Aid Senior Immigration Caseworker – IAAS Supervisor Status (Fully Remote)

JR United Kingdom; Belfast; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist immigration law firm is seeking a Senior Immigration Caseworker to manage complex cases and lead a team. The role involves supervising lawyers, ensuring compliance, and providing high-quality legal services. Candidates must have a valid Practicing Certificate and IAAS Level 2 Senior Caseworker accreditation. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on training, mentoring, and delivering compassionate legal aid to vulnerable clients.

Qualifications

• Practicing Certificate and IAAS Level 2 Senior Caseworker accreditation required at application.
• Proven supervisory experience managing caseworker performance.
• Excellent knowledge of immigration, asylum, and public law work.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and direct line management to caseworkers.
• Manage a portfolio of Legal Aid and private immigration matters.
• Prepare and manage Legal Aid funding applications.

Skills

Practicing Certificate

IAAS Level 2 Senior Caseworker accreditation

Supervisory experience

Knowledge of immigration law

Client care skills

Leadership style

Advocacy experience

IT proficiency

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Legal Aid Senior Immigration Caseworker – IAAS Supervisor Status (Fully Remote), Belfast

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Client:

BPA Immigration Lawyers & Family Law (UK & US)

Location:

Belfast, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

22.08.2025

Expiry Date:

06.10.2025

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Job Description:

About the Role:

We are seeking a committed, experienced, and motivated Supervising Senior Caseworker to join our specialist Immigration and newly formed Legal Aid team. This senior-level position plays a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality legal services across our immigration practice. You will report directly to the Department Director and be responsible for managing your own complex immigration caseload while supervising, developing, and supporting a team of lawyers and caseworkers.

This is a dynamic role that blends technical legal expertise, mentoring, and operational oversight. You will lead by example in the provision of Legal Aid and private immigration services—while fostering a culture of continuous learning, compliance, and compassion in line with our firm’s values.

About Us:

At BPA Immigration Lawyers, we are deeply committed to ensuring access to justice for some of the most vulnerable individuals and families navigating the UK immigration system. As a fast-growing firm with a strong ethical foundation, we are proud to have launched a dedicated Legal Aid department focused on delivering expert, compassionate, and high-quality advice and representation.

Joining us as a Senior Caseworker with IAAS Supervisor status means more than casework — you’ll be helping shape the culture, standards, and direction of our Legal Aid services. You’ll provide supervision, manage legal risk, and contribute to life-changing outcomes for clients, all while being supported by a forward-thinking, collaborative team.

Main Responsibilities of the Role:

• Provide technical leadership and direct line management to caseworkers, trainees, and solicitors.
• Manage a portfolio of Legal Aid and private immigration matters including:
• Asylum, human rights, and detention work; Victims of trafficking and torture; Entry clearance appeals, judicial reviews, and tribunal cases.
• Oversee case allocation and capacity planning across the department.
• Prepare and manage Legal Aid funding applications and related documentation.
• Draft high-quality legal documents (witness statements, representations, bundles).
• Attend conferences, hearings, and court as required.
• Deliver internal training, support supervision standards, and ensure legal quality across the team.
• Contribute to business development, networking, and firm marketing initiatives.

Key Skills Required:

• Practicing Certificate (clean and valid) and IAAS Level 2 Senior Caseworker accreditation (required at time of application).
• Proven supervisory experience and the ability to manage caseworker performance and KPIs.
• Excellent knowledge of immigration, asylum, detention, and public law work.
• Strong working knowledge of Legal Aid funding, billing, and compliance processes.
• Exceptional client care skills, particularly when working with vulnerable individuals.
• A collaborative and proactive leadership style with a commitment to training and mentoring.
• Solid advocacy experience is an advantage.
• Strong IT and case management system proficiency.
• Previous experience of advocacy in immigration tribunals.
• Experience in private client immigration and/or adoption-related matters.
• Familiarity with internal audit processes, capacity reporting, and team performance monitoring.