Asylum Caseworker

The Immigration Advice Service is the UK's leading Immigration Service Provider. Each year, we help thousands of people and businesses with their immigration needs.

We have a vacancy for an Asylum Lawyer/Caseworker ( IAAS Level 2 with advocacy experience) and are seeking applications from suitably qualified and motivated applicants for this exciting position.

*Candidates without IAAS Level 2 will not be considered*

IAS employ a team of immigration specialists who boasts a consistent track record of successfully assisting corporate clients.

Basic Salary: Competitive and negotiable depending on qualifications & experience

Some Benefits offered include:

· Life insurance

· Generous Contributory Pension Scheme

· Flexible working hours & supportive workplace culture

· Private medical/dental insurance

· Wellness programs

· Company events & social hours

· Education reimbursement

· Employee Assistance Program

· Sickness Income Protection

· Development opportunities and support offered to candidates willing to grow & progress

The Role:

As an Asylum Caseworker working for a reputable firm as IAS, you will work alongside a team of immigration specialists, handling different caseloads up to IAAS or OISC competence.

The role holder will undertake casework and manage a specific caseload up to level of competence/accreditation in relation to Asylum and Detention matters.

This may include asylum cases, immigration applications, appeals and judicial reviews. This is a challenging role suited to an ambitious Caseworker with excellent client care and interpersonal skills.

Key Functions:

• Represent clients before immigration judges, in person or in writing as required, including preparation of cases.
• Draft witness statements, skeleton arguments, representations and other complex documents and letters using word-processor.
• Preparation and management of applications to the Home Office.
• Ensure all contact with the client and any other action taken in respect of cases is recorded on attendance notes and regularly updated on the database.
• Liaise with Immigration Authorities, other agencies, and groups as required.
• Interview and advise clients regarding Immigration law, procedure, and practice. Provide guidance to clients on completion of documents.
• Attend clients in prison and detention centres and surgeries on occasions where appropriate.
• Meet specified casework and other targets as set by Supervisor.
• Keep up-to-date at all time with changes in Immigration/Asylum law by reading, attending training events and using a computer for reference purposes.
• Complete any other records in connection with casework to meet company requirements, maintain statistics and update the Database, client files, using manual or computerised systems as appropriate and as required by Management.

You should also have a commercial awareness and practical IT skills. It is essential that you have strong ethical standards, fantastic team spirit, but most importantly be humble and passionate about the work carried out.

About You:

So, what skills will you need to succeed?

• Fully Accredited to Immigration and Asylum Accreditation Scheme Level 2.
• 2 years minimum experience of working in the immigration sector to OISC or IAAS standards.
• Excellent drafting skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• A confident and determined approach.
• A high degree of self-motivation and drive.
• Ability to work to strict deadlines.
• Be organised and methodical in your approach.
• Candidates with IAAS accreditation will be considered.
• LLB or Law related degree/diploma.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £25,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Life insurance
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

COVID-19 considerations:
Interviews will be held virtually on Microsoft Teams

Experience:

• Immigration and asylum casework: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• IAAS -Immigration and Asylum Accreditation Scheme Level 2 (required)

Work Location: Remote