26/08/2021
We have vacancies for an Immigration and Asylum Adviser/Caseworker at our Middlesbrough Office. We are seeking applications from suitably qualified and motivated applicants for this exciting positions.
Candidates will ideally be educated to LLB or Law related degree/diploma or equivalent level. OISC regulation/experience would be an advantage.
Basic Salary:£18,500 pa depending on qualifications and experience.
Some Benefits include:
33 days holidays including bank holidays
Generous contributory pension scheme
Supportive workplace culture
Development opportunities offered to candidates willing to work hard and progress
The Role:
As an Asylum Caseworker working for a reputable firm as IAC Ltd, you will work alongside a team of immigration specialists handling different caseloads up to IAAS competence levels.
The role holder will undertake casework and managed a specific caseload relevant to their IAAS accreditation level in relation to Asylum and Detention matters.
This may include asylum applications, appeals, representations and judicial reviews. This is a challenging role suited to an ambitious caseworker with excellent client care and interpersonal skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Represent clients, in person or in writing as required, including preparation of cases.
Preparation and management of asylum applications
Ensure all contact with the client and any other action taken is recorded on casework database.
Liaison with Immigration Authorities, other agencies and groups as required.
Interview and advise clients regarding immigration and asylum law, procedure and practice. Provide guidance to clients on documents required and completion of documents.
Attend clients in prison and detention centres and surgeries on occasions where appropriate.
Meet specified casework and other targets.
Keep up to date at all times with changes in Asylum and Immigration Law by reading, attending training sessions and research.
Complete any other records in connection with casework to meet company requirements, maintain statistics and update database, client files using manual or computerised systems as appropriate and as required by management.
You should 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 for clients.
About You:
Ability to work toward accreditation at IAAS Level 2 and being registered at OISC Level 3.
Experience of Immigration Asylum law
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
Excellent organisational skills and a methodical approach to casework
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Does this sound like you?
Are you ready for a new challenge?
If this is the role for you we look forward to receiving your application.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £18,500 a year
Application deadline: 13/09/2021
