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Legal Aid Senior Immigration Caseworker – IAAS Supervisor Status (Fully Remote), Crawley, West Sussex
Client: BPA Immigration Lawyers & Family Law (UK & US)
Location: Crawley, West Sussex, 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 deeply committed to ensuring access to justice for vulnerable individuals and families navigating the UK immigration system. As a fast-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 us 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 risks, and contribute to life-changing client outcomes, supported by a collaborative team.
Main Responsibilities of the Role:
* Provide technical leadership and manage caseworkers, trainees, and solicitors.
* Handle 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.
* Manage Legal Aid funding applications and related documentation.
* Draft legal documents such as witness statements, representations, and bundles.
* Attend conferences, hearings, and court proceedings as required.
* Provide internal training, supervise standards, and ensure legal quality.
* Support 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 team performance and KPIs.
* Strong knowledge of immigration, asylum, detention, and public law.
* Experience with Legal Aid funding, billing, and compliance.
* Exceptional client care skills, especially with vulnerable clients.
* Collaborative leadership with a focus on training and mentoring.
* Advocacy experience is an advantage.
* Proficiency with IT and case management systems.
* Previous advocacy in immigration tribunals.
* Experience in private client immigration or adoption matters.
* Familiarity with audit processes, capacity reporting, and team performance monitoring.
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