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Legal Aid Senior Immigration Caseworker – IAAS Supervisor Status (Fully Remote), Northampton
Client:
BPA Immigration Lawyers & Family Law (UK & US)
Location:
Northampton, 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 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 is a dynamic role that 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 aligned with our firm’s values.
About Us:
At BPA Immigration Lawyers, we are dedicated 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 contributing beyond casework—helping shape the culture, standards, and direction of our Legal Aid services. You will supervise, manage legal risks, 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, representations, and bundles.
* Attend conferences, hearings, and court as needed.
* Deliver internal training and ensure legal quality and supervision standards.
* Contribute to business development, networking, and marketing initiatives.
Key Skills Required:
* Practicing Certificate (clean and valid) and IAAS Level 2 Senior Caseworker accreditation (required at application time).
* Proven supervisory experience and ability to manage performance and KPIs.
* Strong knowledge of immigration, asylum, detention, and public law.
* Familiarity 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.
* Proficiency with IT and case management systems.
* Experience in immigration tribunals advocacy.
* Experience in private client immigration or adoption cases.
* Understanding of internal audit, capacity reporting, and team performance monitoring.
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