Legal Aid Senior Immigration Caseworker – IAAS Supervisor Status (Fully Remote), Chesterfield
Client: BPA Immigration Lawyers & Family Law (UK & US)
Location: Chesterfield, 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 crucial in delivering high-quality legal services in immigration. You will report to the Department Director, managing your own complex 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:
BPA Immigration Lawyers is dedicated to justice for vulnerable individuals navigating the UK immigration system. As a growing firm with strong ethics, we focus on delivering expert, compassionate legal advice and representation.
Joining as a Senior Caseworker with IAAS Supervisor status means influencing our Legal Aid services' culture and standards. You will supervise, manage legal risks, and contribute to positive client outcomes within a collaborative team.
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 tribunals.
* Oversee case allocation and capacity planning.
* Manage Legal Aid funding applications and documentation.
* Draft legal documents such as witness statements and representations.
* Attend conferences, hearings, and court as needed.
* Deliver training, support supervision standards, and ensure legal quality.
* Participate in business development and marketing activities.
Key Skills Required:
* Valid Practicing Certificate and IAAS Level 2 Senior Caseworker accreditation.
* Supervisory experience and performance management skills.
* Knowledge of immigration, asylum, detention, and public law.
* Understanding of Legal Aid funding, billing, and compliance.
* Exceptional client care, especially for vulnerable clients.
* Collaborative leadership with a focus on training and mentoring.
* Advocacy experience is advantageous.
* Proficiency with IT and case management systems.
* Experience in advocacy within immigration tribunals.
* Experience in private client immigration and adoption matters.
* Familiarity with audit processes, capacity reporting, and team performance monitoring.
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