Job Description
About the Role:
We are seeking a committed, experienced, and motivated Supervising Senior Caseworker to join our specialist Immigration and newly formed Legal Aid team. This senior-level position plays a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality legal services across our immigration practice. You will report directly to the Department Director and be responsible for managing your own complex immigration caseload while supervising, developing, and supporting a team of lawyers, and caseworkers.
This is a dynamic role that blends technical legal expertise, mentoring, and operational oversight. You will lead by example in the provision of Legal Aid and private immigration services—while fostering a culture of continuous learning, compliance, and compassion in line with our firm’s values.
About Us:
At BPA Immigration Lawyers, we are deeply committed to ensuring access to justice for some of the most vulnerable individuals and families navigating the UK immigration system. As a fast-growing firm with a strong ethical foundation, we are proud to have launched a dedicated Legal Aid department focused on delivering expert, compassionate, and high-quality advice and representation.
Joining us as a Senior Caseworker with IAAS Supervisor status means more than casework — you’ll be helping shape the culture, standards, and direction of our Legal Aid services. You’ll provide supervision, manage legal risk, and contribute to life-changing outcomes for clients, all while being supported by a forward-thinking, collaborative team.
Main Responsibilities of the Role:
* Provide technical leadership and direct line management to caseworkers, trainees, and solicitors.
* Manage a portfolio of Legal Aid and private immigration matters including:
* Asylum, human rights, and detention work; Victims of trafficking and torture; Entry clearance appeals, judicial reviews, and tribunal cases.
* Oversee case allocation and capacity planning across the department.
* Prepare and manage Legal Aid funding applications and related documentation.
* Draft high-quality legal documents (witness statements, representations, bundles).
* Attend conferences, hearings, and court as required.
* Deliver internal training, support supervision standards, and ensure legal quality across the team.
* Contribute to business development, networking, and firm marketing initiatives.
Key Skills Required:
* Practicing Certificate (clean and valid) and IAAS Level 2 Senior Caseworker accreditation (required at time of application).
* Proven supervisory experience and the ability to manage caseworker performance and KPIs.
* Excellent knowledge of immigration, asylum, detention, and public law work.
* Strong working knowledge of Legal Aid funding, billing, and compliance processes.
* Exceptional client care skills, particularly when working with vulnerable individuals.
* A collaborative and proactive leadership style with a commitment to training and mentoring.
* Solid advocacy experience is an advantage.
* Strong IT and case management system proficiency.
Desirable:
* Previous experience of advocacy in immigration tribunals.
* Experience in private client immigration and/or adoption-related matters.
* Familiarity with internal audit processes, capacity reporting, and team performance monitoring.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: Up to £46,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Benefits:
* Flexi-time
* Work from home