Immigration Advisor/Solicitor
Lewisham Refugee and Migrant Network London Permanent Full-time, Part-time
Main Roles
To provide advice and casework at OISC Level 2/3 on immigration, nationality and asylum law.To provide supervision to Immigration Volunteer
Specific Duties
Manage a complex caseload across the field of immigration, nationality and asylum law.Adhere to casework procedures as outlined in LRMN’s policies, the OISC and / or Solicitors Regulations Authority (SRA) standards and the Advice Quality Standards (AQS).
Interview and advise clients regarding immigration and asylum law procedure, and practice in a sensitive and professional manner.
Maintain Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in line with OISC registration or similar professional body, e.g SRA.
Keep up to date at all times with changes in the law by reading and attending training events relating to asylum and immigration.
To maintain accurate and detailed case records of clients for the purpose of continuity of casework, information retrieval and statistical monitoring, using Advice Pro as appropriate and as required by management.
Advocate on behalf of clients by telephone, letter and email with appropriate agencies.
Produce reports to meet funder’s and LRMN requirements.
Work closely with the Immigration Manager and/or external evaluator in gathering data and information to produce accurate monitoring and evaluation reports.
To assist the LRMN in liaising with its partners, funders and to provide statistical information and updates as required.
Work closely with the Immigration Manager in reviewing files and ensure that corrective actions are undertaken.
Provide regular supervision to Iimmigration volunteers.
Allocate immigration tasks appropriate volunteers’ knowledge and skills.
Keep records of supervision meetings with immigration volunteers
Other Duties
To participate in LRMN staff meetings, maintaining a high level of professionalism and contributing skills and knowledge towards best practice for the organisation.To develop partnerships and attend external meetings relevant to the work of information and advice in general and immigration in particular.
To attend supervision and appraisal meetings and other relevant activities.
To be administratively self-servicing.
To participate in LRMN staff meetings, maintaining a high level of professionalism and contributing skills and knowledge towards best practice for the organisation.
Work flexibly as agreed to meet the demands of the service – this may involve weekend and outreach work.
Maintain confidentiality in all matters relating to the work of the organisation.
Comply with LRMN’s policies and procedures.
Positively promote LRMN and its work.
Undertake any other work as may be reasonably requested.
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