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

JR United Kingdom; West Midlands Combined Authority; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist legal firm is looking for a Senior Immigration Caseworker with IAAS Supervisor status. The role involves managing complex immigration cases, supervising a team, and ensuring high-quality legal services. Strong knowledge of immigration law and supervisory experience are essential. The position is fully remote, based in West Midlands, UK.

Qualifications

• Valid Practicing Certificate and IAAS Level 2 Senior Caseworker accreditation required.
• Experience managing team performance and KPIs.
• Strong knowledge of immigration, asylum, detention, and public law.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and manage caseworkers.
• Handle a portfolio of Legal Aid and private immigration cases.
• Draft legal documents and attend court proceedings.

Skills

Practicing Certificate (valid)

IAAS Level 2 Senior Caseworker accreditation

Supervisory experience

Knowledge of immigration law

Client care skills

Leadership skills

Advocacy experience

IT proficiency

Job description

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

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

Location: West Midlands

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, fostering a culture of continuous learning, compliance, and compassion aligned with our values.

About Us:

At BPA Immigration Lawyers, we are committed to ensuring access to justice for vulnerable individuals 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 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 positive outcomes for clients, 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, supervise standards, and ensure legal quality.
• Support business development 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 team performance and KPIs.
• Strong knowledge of immigration, asylum, detention, and public law.
• Experience with Legal Aid funding, billing, and compliance.
• Excellent client care skills, especially with vulnerable clients.
• Leadership style that is collaborative and proactive, with mentoring focus.
• Advocacy experience is advantageous.
• Proficiency with IT and case management systems.
• Experience in immigration tribunal advocacy.
• Experience in private client immigration or adoption matters.
• Knowledge of internal audits, capacity reporting, and team performance monitoring.