Immigration Solicitor- Hybrid Or Remote Working

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Position Title: Immigration Solicitor – Legal Aid
Location: London, Brighton, Cornwall, Somerset Nottingham, Cambridge, Sandwell, Hull and Leicestershire (All Locations)
Salary: £40,000+
Reference: BH-36958

Work Type: Full-time, Permanent (alternative working arrangements, including part-time hours, will be considered)

About The Firm:

My client is a specialist legal aid firm committed to providing high-quality representation for vulnerable individuals facing immigration challenges. The firm has a strong track record in delivering expert legal services in asylum, human rights, and public law matters.

Dedicated to access to justice, my client ensures that individuals receive the support they need in complex immigration cases.

Position Overview:

My client is seeking an Immigration Solicitor to join their dedicated team. The successful candidate must have significant experience in legal aid immigration work and hold IAAS Level 2 Senior Caseworker accreditation (or be working towards it).

Supervisor status is desirable. The role will involve handling a broad range of immigration cases, providing expert legal representation, and supporting junior staff.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage a varied caseload, including asylum, human rights, deportation, and detention matters.
  • Represent clients in immigration tribunals and judicial review proceedings.
  • Provide legal advice and casework services under the Legal Aid contract, ensuring compliance with the Legal Aid Agency’s requirements.
  • Prepare legal aid applications and billing files in accordance with Legal Aid Agency and SQM requirements.
  • Work closely with vulnerable clients, including victims of trafficking, domestic abuse survivors, and unaccompanied minors.
  • Supervise and mentor junior solicitors, caseworkers, and paralegals.
  • Engage with community groups, NGOs, and external stakeholders to enhance the firm’s immigration law services.

Requirements:

Essential:
  • Qualified Solicitor with a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applying.
  • IAAS Level 2 Senior Caseworker accreditation (or working towards it).
  • Extensive experience handling legal aid immigration cases, including asylum, human rights, and public law challenges.
  • Strong knowledge of Legal Aid contract requirements and procedures.
  • Excellent advocacy, case preparation, and client care skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong analytical and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
  • Commitment to social justice and supporting vulnerable clients.
Desirable:
  • Supervisor Status under the Legal Aid contract.
  • Experience in judicial review proceedings and emergency injunctions.
  • Knowledge of trafficking, modern slavery, and domestic abuse cases.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office and case management systems.
The Benefits & How to Apply:
  • Competitive salary (dependent on experience).
  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
  • A supportive and inclusive working environment.
  • Flexible working options, including part-time arrangements.
  • Opportunity to work on high-profile, complex cases with real social impact.

Apply in the strictest confidence online and/or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact Person: Shabir Jiza
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