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Legal Aid Senior Immigration Caseworker – IAAS Supervisor Status (Fully Remote), Bolton, Greater Manchester
Client: BPA Immigration Lawyers & Family Law (UK & US)
Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 2
Posted: 22.08.2025
Expiry Date: 06.10.2025
Job Description:
About the Role:
We are seeking a committed, experienced, and motivated Supervising Senior Caseworker to join our specialist Immigration and Legal Aid team. This senior position is key in delivering high-quality legal services in our immigration practice. You will report to the Department Director and manage your own complex immigration caseload while supervising and supporting a team of lawyers and caseworkers.
This role combines legal expertise, mentoring, and operational oversight. You will lead in providing Legal Aid and private immigration services, fostering a culture of learning, compliance, and compassion aligned with our values.
About Us:
At BPA Immigration Lawyers, we are dedicated to justice for vulnerable individuals and families navigating the UK immigration system. As a growing firm with a strong ethical focus, we have a dedicated Legal Aid department offering expert, compassionate legal support.
As a Senior Caseworker with IAAS Supervisor status, you will shape the culture and standards of our Legal Aid services, supervise teams, manage legal risks, and contribute to meaningful client outcomes within a collaborative environment.
Main Responsibilities:
* Provide leadership and manage caseworkers, trainees, and solicitors.
* Handle a portfolio of Legal Aid and private immigration cases, including asylum, human rights, detention, trafficking victims, entry clearance appeals, judicial reviews, and tribunal cases.
* Oversee case allocation and capacity planning.
* Manage Legal Aid funding applications and documentation.
* Draft legal documents such as witness statements and representations.
* Represent the firm at conferences, hearings, and court.
* Deliver training and ensure legal quality standards.
* Support business development and marketing efforts.
Key Skills:
* Valid Practicing Certificate and IAAS Level 2 Senior Caseworker accreditation.
* Supervisory experience with team performance management.
* Strong knowledge of immigration, asylum, detention, and public law.
* Understanding of Legal Aid funding, billing, and compliance.
* Excellent client care skills, especially with vulnerable clients.
* Collaborative leadership with mentoring skills.
* Advocacy experience is a plus.
* Proficiency with IT and case management systems.
* Experience with immigration tribunals and private client immigration matters.
* Knowledge of internal audits, capacity reporting, and team performance monitoring.
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