Senior Immigration Caseworker - Hybrid + Flexitime

FQPS Academy Ltd.; Southgate; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexitime

Work from home

Job summary

OJN Solicitors in Southgate, North London, is seeking a Senior Immigration Caseworker or Paralegal to join our established practice. You will take responsibility for an existing caseload, handle new client instructions and progress matters efficiently with minimal supervision.

The successful candidate must have substantial hands-on experience in UK immigration applications, appeals and online case-management systems, and will work on both casework and administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• At least three years' substantial practical experience in UK immigration casework.
• Experience preparing online immigration applications and HMCTS appeals.
• Ability to manage an immigration caseload independently with supervision.

Responsibilities

• Taking client instructions and managing immigration matters from initial consultation through to completion.
• Preparing and submitting online immigration applications, including family, settlement, citizenship, human rights and fee-waiver applications.
• Preparing and lodging immigration appeals through MyHMCTS and other relevant tribunal systems.
• Preparing and submitting administrative review applications.
• Collating supporting evidence, preparing appeal bundles and managing tribunal directions and deadlines.
• Preparing routine legal representations and correspondence with clients, the Home Office and tribunals.
• Arranging biometric appointments and uploading supporting documents.
• Assisting with judicial review proceedings, including document preparation and electronic filing.
• Maintaining accurate case records, monitoring deadlines and ensuring clients receive timely updates.
• Identifying billing milestones and liaising with the accounts team regarding outstanding fees.

Skills

Legal knowledge

Communication skills

Client care

Organisation

Tools

LEAP software

Job description

OJN Solicitors in Southgate, North London, is seeking a Senior Immigration Caseworker or Paralegal to join our established practice. You will take responsibility for an existing caseload, handle new client instructions and progress matters efficiently with minimal supervision.

The successful candidate must have substantial hands-on experience in UK immigration applications, appeals and online case-management systems, and will work on both casework and administrative tasks.