Immigration Solicitor/caseworker - London, United Kingdom - KLEIN HAMILTON EXECUTIVE SEARCH LTD

KLEIN HAMILTON EXECUTIVE SEARCH LTD

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Solicitor, Immigration Senior Caseworker, Immigration Solicitor, Asylum Case, Permanent, London

Immigration Solicitor/ Caseworker

A London based firm is looking for an Accredited Immigration Solicitor or Caseworker to carry out work primarily under their Legal Aid Agency Contract.

You will be dealing with
- asylum cases
- trafficking cases
- judicial review
- other matters falling within the scope of the legal aid contract

You may also be required to work on private clients' cases as and when required and therefore a flexible approach and broad range of experience within the immigration field is preferred.

They are looking for someone who is already accredited through the Law Society's Accreditation Scheme preferably to level 2 (Senior Caseworker) and who has experience working under the new Legal Aid contract arrangements.

Salary competitive.

They are looking for hard-working and proactive individuals who are able to use their initiative and develop their own caseload.

A positive attitude and an active interest in developing knowledge and expertise in this area of law are essential.

Job Role:

At least two year's recent experience of legal casework in a broad range of immigration and asylum law.
Accredited as a Senior Caseworker to OISC Level 2 or 3 or IAAS Level
Recent experience of working within a LAA contract framework.
An understanding of the current issues in immigration and asylum law.
An ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Well organised and systematic in approach to work.
The ability to deal impartially and courteously with people from different backgrounds, many of whom are under stress.
Ability to manage own caseload and meet agreed targets
Understanding of professional advice standards including concept of conflict of interest and client confidentiality.
Good interpersonal skills, including good communication skills both verbal and written.
Good attention to detail, well organised and able to keep accurate records.
An ability to prioritise your workload with the minimum of supervision.
Good academic record
Good Legal writing and drafting skills
Willing and able to do administrative tasks as required