Legal Aid Immigration Solicitor

Job title:

Legal Aid Immigration Solicitor

Company:

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment

Job description

Greater Manchester – £35,000 – £55,000 Immigration Solicitor/Caseworker – Legal Aid Specialist RoleDouglas Scott is working exclusively with a highly regarded law firm based in Manchester who are seeking an Accredited Solicitor or Caseworker to join their Immigration and Asylum Law Department.This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a newly established team focused on legal aid funded matters, following the firm’s successful acquisition of a Legal Aid Contract.Key Responsibilities:

• Manage legal aid files within Immigration and Asylum law.
• Collaborate with the department head and Senior Caseworkers.
• Handle a range of legal aid Immigration cases and assist with privately funded matters as needed.

Requirements:

• Minimum Level 2 Accreditation (Law Society or OISC).
• Prior experience working on legal aid files is essential.
• Strong understanding of Immigration laws, rules, and procedures.
• Excellent command of English (knowledge of another language is advantageous).
• Solicitors must hold a clean record and valid Practising Certificate.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and support vulnerable clients.

What’s On Offer:

• Join a dynamic, supportive, and expanding department.
• Play a key role in building a dedicated Legal Aid team.
• Opportunity to develop expertise in a highly impactful area of law.

Apply now to take the next step in your Immigration law career!Free Parking and Salary is negotiable

Expected salary

£35000 – 55000 per year

Location

Greater Manchester

Job date

Sat, 30 Nov 2024 00:24:19 GMT

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