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

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

Job summary

A leading immigration law firm in Portsmouth is seeking a Senior Immigration Caseworker with IAAS Supervisor status. In this fully remote role, you will manage a complex caseload while supervising a team of lawyers and caseworkers. The ideal candidate will possess a clean practicing certificate and IAAS Level 2 accreditation, alongside experience in immigration law and excellent client care skills. This position offers the opportunity to impact vulnerable populations significantly.

Qualifications

• Practicing Certificate (clean and valid) and IAAS Level 2 Senior Caseworker accreditation required.
• Experience in supervising and performance management.
• Strong knowledge in immigration, asylum, and public law.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and manage caseworkers and solicitors.
• Handle a portfolio of Legal Aid and private immigration cases.
• Manage Legal Aid funding applications and documentation.

Skills

Practicing Certificate (clean and valid)

IAAS Level 2 Senior Caseworker accreditation

Supervisory experience

Knowledge of immigration, asylum, detention, and public law

Excellent client care skills

Collaborative leadership

Advocacy experience

Proficiency in IT and case management systems

Job description

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

Client:

BPA Immigration Lawyers & Family Law (UK & US)

Location:

Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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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—fostering a culture of continuous learning, compliance, and compassion in line with our firm’s 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 providing 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 supervise, manage legal risk, and contribute to life-changing client outcomes, supported by a collaborative team.

Main Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership and manage caseworkers, trainees, and solicitors.
• Handle a portfolio of Legal Aid and private immigration cases, including asylum, human rights, detention, trafficking victims, entry clearance appeals, judicial reviews, and tribunal cases.
• Oversee case allocation and capacity planning.
• Manage Legal Aid funding applications and documentation.
• Draft legal documents such as witness statements and representations.
• Attend conferences, hearings, and court proceedings as needed.
• Deliver internal training and ensure legal quality across the team.
• Support business development, networking, and marketing initiatives.

Key Skills Required:

• Practicing Certificate (clean and valid) and IAAS Level 2 Senior Caseworker accreditation (required at application).
• Supervisory experience with performance management.
• 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 style with mentoring skills.
• Advocacy experience is advantageous.
• Proficiency in IT and case management systems.
• Experience with immigration tribunals and private client immigration matters.
• Knowledge of internal audits and team performance monitoring.