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

JR United Kingdom; Norwich; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated legal firm is seeking a Senior Immigration Caseworker with IAAS Supervisor status to manage a complex caseload while supervising a team. This role involves providing high-quality legal services in a remote environment, ensuring adherence to legal standards, and fostering professional growth within the team. Candidates should have valid accreditation, supervisory experience, and a strong background in immigration law. The position offers a chance to impact vulnerable clients' lives positively.

Qualifications

• Valid Practicing Certificate and IAAS Level 2 accreditation required.
• Supervisory experience managing performance and KPIs essential.
• Strong understanding of immigration law and legal aid funding needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of Legal Aid and private immigration cases.
• Supervise and train caseworkers and solicitors.
• Prepare and manage Legal Aid funding applications.
• Draft legal documents and attend hearings as necessary.
• Contribute to business development and marketing initiatives.

Skills

Practicing Certificate (valid)

IAAS Level 2 Senior Caseworker accreditation

Supervisory experience

Strong knowledge of immigration law

Excellent client care skills

Collaborative leadership

Advocacy experience

Proficiency with IT systems

Experience in tribunals advocacy

Job description

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

Client: BPA Immigration Lawyers & Family Law (UK & US)

Location: Norwich

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 22.08.2025

Expiry Date: 06.10.2025

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 role combines technical legal expertise, mentoring, and operational oversight. You will lead by example in providing Legal Aid and private immigration services—while fostering a culture of continuous learning, compliance, and compassion aligned with our values.

About Us:

At BPA Immigration Lawyers, we are dedicated to ensuring access to justice for vulnerable individuals and families navigating the UK immigration system. As a fast-growing firm with a strong ethical foundation, we 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 help shape the culture, standards, and direction of our Legal Aid services. You’ll supervise, manage legal risks, and contribute to life-changing client outcomes, supported by a collaborative team.

Main Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership and manage caseworkers, trainees, and solicitors.
• Manage a portfolio of Legal Aid and private immigration cases including:
• Asylum, human rights, detention work; Victims of trafficking and torture; Entry clearance appeals, judicial reviews, and tribunal cases.
• Oversee case allocation and capacity planning.
• Prepare and manage Legal Aid funding applications and related documents.
• Draft legal documents such as witness statements, representations, and bundles.
• Attend conferences, hearings, and court as needed.
• Deliver internal training, supervise standards, and ensure legal quality.
• Contribute to business development, networking, and marketing initiatives.

Key Skills Required:

• Practicing Certificate (valid) and IAAS Level 2 Senior Caseworker accreditation (at application time).
• Supervisory experience and ability to manage performance and KPIs.
• Strong knowledge of immigration, asylum, detention, and public law.
• Understanding of Legal Aid funding, billing, and compliance.
• Excellent client care skills, especially with vulnerable clients.
• Collaborative leadership with a focus on training and mentoring.
• Advocacy experience is advantageous.
• Proficiency with IT and case management systems.
• Experience in immigration tribunals advocacy.
• Experience in private client immigration or adoption matters.
• Knowledge of audit processes, capacity reporting, and team performance monitoring.