We’re recruiting 30 Presenting Officers to join our Appeals, Litigation and Administrative Review (ALAR) teams in West London. The closing date for applications is 23:55 on 26th July 2023.
The Home Office works to build a safe, fair and prosperous UK. We achieve this through our work on counter-terrorism, policing, fire, crime, drugs policy, immigration and passports.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Presenting cases before the Immigration Tribunal on 60% of available working days, adhering to professional standards and ensuring conduct is appropriate to a public Tribunal.
* Developing and maintaining an effective knowledge of immigration law and processes.
* Reviewing and preparing cases and reviewing decisions and further legal representation in a manner that assesses their potential to be sustained and then identify key evidence to allow for effective supported argument.
* Working flexibly around any court listing changes or operational requirements, including preparing and presenting cases at short notice to meet operational demands.
* In an adversarial court environment provide structured cross examination and submissions to ensure appeals are upheld appropriately.
* Undertaking post-hearing work in a timely and accurate fashion.
* Undertaking immigration review work in accordance with the relevant rules, instructions, guidance and standards where court attendance is not possible or in line with business and operational needs.
* The post holder will be expected to develop and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders including Immigration Judges, HM Court Service staff and legal representatives as well as engaging with colleagues in decision making areas.
Essential Criterias:
* Candidates must have the ability to gain a strong working knowledge of immigration law.
* The ability to work in an environment with key skills in communicating and influencing with a range of external stakeholders.
* Ability to work in a changing and time-pressured environment.
* Strong analytical skills.
Benefits
We offer competitive starting salaries, along with a Civil Service Pension with employer contribution rates of at least 26.6 per cent, and a range of other brilliant benefits including 25 days annual leave on appointment, rising with service.
You will also have access to learning and development tailored to your role, an environment with flexible working options and a culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
Additional information:Employment type: Full-time