We are seeking to recruit a LAA senior Caseworker/Solicitor to start as soon as possible as a Self Employed lawyer.
The candidate's responsibilities will include:
Responsibilities
* Undertaking matters which the candidate is competent to conduct having due regard to the policies and procedures defined in our Quality Manual relating to Immigration
* Arranging appointments and attending new, current and former clients and dealing with their queries
* Obtaining instructions and advising on course(s) of action, length and cost of case (as appropriate)
* Assessment of client’s financial means and explanation of Public Funding or Private terms and conditions
* Attending clients at Courts and/or Detention centres
* Drafting and/or dictating correspondence to client, court, solicitors counsel and other third-parties, including Statements, Notices, Applications, and other Legal Forms/Documents
* Instructing counsel, experts, solicitor advocates or other third-parties, reviewing reports and continued liaison as required
* Arranging hearings and conferences
* Obtaining and reviewing evidence and statements
* Negotiation on clients behalf and liaison with opponents, judges, etc. to obtain most preferable outcome for clients
* Ensuring efficient day-to-day progress of all matters, prioritising work as necessary and keeping the client informed on progress
* Filing documents to client files, dealing with closed files and maintaining the firm’s closed file records
* Compliance with the firm\'s policies and procedures
* To ensure that all work carried out meets or exceeds the requirements of the LAA’s Standard Contract, the SRA Code of Conduct and meets Quality Mark standards
* To record all work carried out accurately and appropriately on the firm’s computerised time recording
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
* Analytical skills
* Written and oral communication skills
* IT skills
* Legal Skills
Knowledge
* Immigration Law
Experience
* Preferably a Qualified Solicitor
* 1 year PQE
* Completed LPC
* If you are not a qualified solicitor you should have completed a law degree or equivalent qualification
* Immigration & Asylum – Senior Caseworker or above
Job Type: Full-time
Remuneration - Fee sharing
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