Asylum Caseworker (IAAS Level 2 accredited)

I am recruiting for an IAAS Level 2 accredited Asylum caseworker, working for a leading asylum/immigration specialist based in West London near Hayes/Hounslow paying a salary of up to £30000.

THE ROLE
Working for one of the leading and fastest growing providers of asylum and immigration advice and representation in the UK you MUST be fully accredited to Immigration and Asylum Accreditation Scheme Level 2 (IAAS). You will undertake Asylum and Immigration casework and manage a specific caseload in relation to Asylum and Detention matters.

Your role will be to provide written and verbal representation, including advocacy in court for clients seeking assistance in the Immigration/Asylum law field in accordance with Legal Aid Specialist Quality Mark Standards and legal policy.

TYPICAL DAILY JOB DUTIES - WHAT WILL YOU BE RESPONSIBLE FOR?
- Responsible for providing advice and assistance to those persons with asylum issues and those detained at the various Detention Centres in the UK.
- 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
- Liaise with Immigration Authorities, other agencies, and groups as required
- Interview and advise clients regarding Immigration/Asylum law, procedure, and practice. Provide guidance to clients on completion of documents.
- Complete any other records in connection with casework in order to meet Legal Aid and IAS requirements
- Ensure that their work conforms to the LSC Quality Assurance Standards

PERSON SPECIFICATION
- Fully accredited to Immigration and Asylum Accreditation Scheme Level 2 (IAAS)
- LLB or Law related degree/diploma
- Exposure to representing clients in a court of law
- Knowledge of legal aid, immigration and asylum cases
- Comfortable managing multiple caseloads
- Excellent communicator, both verbal and written with proven interpersonal skills
- Highly organised

***PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU MATCH THE PERSON SPECIFICATION ABOVE SPECIFICALLY BEING LEVEL 2 IAAS ACCREDITED ***

PACKAGE AND BENEFITS
- £25000-£30000
- Opportunity to earn bonus
- Monday- Friday 9-5 working hours
- Pension
- 5 weeks annual leave inclusive of bank holidays

Apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity. For further information please contact Adele at Brook Street London on 0207 486 6144.