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Legal Aid Senior Immigration Caseworker – IAAS Supervisor Status (Fully Remote), Chelmsford
Client: BPA Immigration Lawyers & Family Law (UK & US)
Location: Chelmsford / Fully Remote
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 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 role combines technical legal expertise, mentoring, and operational oversight. You will lead by example in providing Legal Aid and private immigration services, fostering a culture of continuous learning, compliance, and compassion in line with our firm’s values.
About Us:
At BPA Immigration Lawyers, we are committed to ensuring access to justice for vulnerable individuals and families navigating the UK immigration system. As a growing firm with a strong ethical foundation, we have launched a dedicated Legal Aid department focused on delivering expert, compassionate, and high-quality advice and representation.
Joining as a Senior Caseworker with IAAS Supervisor status means more than casework — you’ll help shape the culture, standards, and direction of our Legal Aid services. You’ll supervise, manage legal risk, and contribute to life-changing client outcomes, supported by a collaborative team.
Main Responsibilities:
* Provide technical leadership and manage caseworkers, trainees, and solicitors.
* Manage a portfolio of Legal Aid and private immigration cases including:
* Asylum, human rights, detention work; Victims of trafficking and torture; Entry clearance appeals, judicial reviews, and tribunal cases.
* Oversee case allocation and capacity planning.
* Prepare and manage Legal Aid funding applications and documentation.
* Draft legal documents such as witness statements and representations.
* Attend conferences, hearings, and court proceedings as required.
* Deliver internal training and ensure legal quality across the team.
* Contribute to business development and firm marketing initiatives.
Key Skills Required:
* Practicing Certificate (valid) and IAAS Level 2 Senior Caseworker accreditation (required at application).
* Proven supervisory experience managing performance and KPIs.
* Strong knowledge of immigration, asylum, detention, and public law.
* Experience with Legal Aid funding, billing, and compliance.
* Excellent client care skills, especially with vulnerable clients.
* Leadership style that is collaborative and proactive, with a focus on training and mentoring.
* Advocacy experience is advantageous.
* IT and case management system proficiency.
* Experience in immigration tribunals advocacy.
* Experience in private client immigration or adoption matters.
* Familiarity with audit processes, capacity reporting, and team performance monitoring.
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