The Role
We are seeking an experienced Immigration Solicitor with a strong background in judicial review and High Court litigation, particularly under Legal Aid certificates.
This opportunity is available on a part-time or self-employed basis and is ideally suited to a practitioner confident in managing complex public law matters independently. The successful candidate will take ownership of Higher Court cases, including securing Legal Aid certificates and progressing matters through judicial review and, where appropriate, Court of Appeal proceedings.
Key Responsibilities
* Work closely with our immigration team and take up appropriate cases to deal with judicial review and Court of Appeal cases
* Drafting Pre-Action letters and identifying the main grounds
* Preparing bundles and liaising with counsel
* Making means and merits assessments and applying for Legal Aid certificate
* Filing judicial review application and preparing for the hearing
* After conclusion of the case, preparing the file to be sent for costing
* Where necessary, negotiate with GLD for costs drafting
* Maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements
* Doing internal file reviews in compliance with peer review requirements
* Report back to the casework manager or board of directors upon request
Requirements
* Qualified solicitor with strong experience in immigration judicial review work
* Experience with urgent applications and High Court procedures
* Excellent drafting and case management skills
* Ability to work independently and under pressure
* Legal aid experience (desirable but not essential)
What We Offer
* Negotiable salary (dependent on experience)
* Flexible working arrangements
* Supportive and collaborative working environment
* Opportunity to work on high-impact and complex cases
About Us
Tamil Welfare Association (Newham) UK requires an Immigration Solicitor with LSC level 2 accreditation as a part time basis to join with our immigration team. We are specialist service providers with immigration civil contact looking for an experienced immigration solicitor to deal with our public funded immigration and asylum casework