Accredited Legal Aid Expert

1 week ago


Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment Full time
Job Description

A prestigious law firm in Manchester is looking for an experienced Immigration 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.

Primary Responsibilities:
  1. Manage legal aid files within Immigration and Asylum law.
  2. Handle a range of legal aid Immigration cases and assist with privately funded matters as needed.

Essential Skills:

  • 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).
  • Play a key role in building a dedicated Legal Aid team.
  • Opportunity to develop expertise in a highly impactful area of law.

The selected candidate will be rewarded with a competitive salary package.

Salary Information

£50,000 - £65,000 per annum, depending on experience.

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