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

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

Job summary

A specialist immigration law firm is seeking a Senior Immigration Caseworker with IAAS Supervisor status to manage complex immigration cases and provide leadership to the legal team. The role requires strong expertise in immigration law, excellent supervisory skills, and the ability to ensure high-quality legal services. The ideal candidate will have a clean practicing certificate and experience with Legal Aid funding. This is a fully remote position based in Peterborough.

Qualifications

• IAAS Level 2 Senior Caseworker accreditation is required.
• Strong working knowledge of Legal Aid funding and compliance.
• Experience in private client immigration matters is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of Legal Aid and private immigration matters.
• Provide technical leadership and support to caseworkers.
• Manage case allocation and capacity planning in the department.
• Deliver internal training and ensure legal quality across the team.

Skills

Practicing Certificate (clean and valid)

Proven supervisory experience

Excellent knowledge of immigration law

Exceptional client care skills

Strong IT and case management proficiency

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

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Client:

BPA Immigration Lawyers & Family Law (UK & US)

Location:

Peterborough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

22.08.2023

Expiry Date:

06.10.2023

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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 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 legal expertise, mentoring, and operational oversight. You will lead in providing Legal Aid and private immigration services while fostering a culture of learning, compliance, and compassion in line with our firm’s values.

About Us:

At BPA Immigration Lawyers, we are committed to ensuring access to justice for vulnerable individuals and families navigating the UK immigration system. As a 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 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 provide supervision, manage legal risks, and contribute to life-changing outcomes for clients, 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, 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 application).
• Proven supervisory experience and 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, especially with vulnerable individuals.
• A collaborative and proactive leadership style with a commitment to training and mentoring.
• Solid advocacy experience is advantageous.
• Strong IT and case management system proficiency.
• Previous advocacy experience in immigration tribunals.
• Experience in private client immigration and/or adoption-related matters.
• Familiarity with internal audit processes, capacity reporting, and team performance monitoring.