Supervising Immigration Solicitor

Job Title Supervising Immigration Solicitor Interview Dates To be confirmed Office location: 602 Romford Road, Manor Park E12 5AF About TWAN The Tamil Welfare Association Newham UK (“TWAN”) is a community based legal advice clinic, providing a range of services aimed at the growth and empowerment of Tamil speaking individuals in the United Kingdom. TWAN has successfully completed 39 years of service to the Tamil community in the UK and continues to grow. Formed initially to assist asylum seekers and victims of war and torture, we continue serve this group as well as specialising in other immigration matters. We also provide advice across a range of social welfare areas. TWAN is IAA accredited at Level 3 and holds the Legal Aid Agency’s Specialist Quality Mark. Job Description We require a full-time accredited immigration solicitor to join our immigration team to supervise our work under our legal aid contract. The successful candidate should have a minimum of 2 years’ of casework experience in immigration work. Tasks Will Include Comply with the Legal Aid Agency’s requirements; Providing a professional and effective immigration practice, made up of IAA regulated casework, advice, guidance and support to TWAN clients; Preparation of immigration applications including taking instructions and making online applications – this requires significant levels of client contact; Providing telephone advice and able to undertake outreach work when required; Run judicial review cases under our legal aid certificate; Help manage and be responsible for one’s own casework, advice to clients and general service delivery, ensuring the highest standards are consistently met; and Provide other services, supporting existing workers and getting involved with TWAN’s projects. Requirements Applicants must: Be accredited as a supervising solicitor; Possess excellent communication skills, both written and oral; Be comfortable with using Microsoft Office and the online system for immigration work; Demonstrate high levels of analysis; Demonstrate a track record of successfully bringing judicial review claims; and Have experience of client contact and care and previous experience of immigration work. Salary Starting from £22,000. Can be negotiable dependent on experience and ability. To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to: [email protected] Phone: 02084780577 Closing date: Recruiting on rolling basis

The role involves supervising immigration casework under a legal aid contract and managing judicial review cases. Responsibilities include providing professional advice, preparing immigration applications, and conducting outreach work for clients.

Applicants must be an accredited supervising solicitor with at least two years of immigration casework experience. A proven track record of successfully bringing judicial review claims and proficiency in Microsoft Office are required.

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• Immigration Law
• Casework Management
• Judicial Review
• Client Care
• Legal Advice
• Microsoft Office
• Online Immigration Applications
• Communication Skills
• Analysis

• Legal
• Social Services
• Management & Leadership

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Postuler avant le

20 août 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Mid-Senior level