Immigration Advisor / Solicitor

Main Roles

• To provide advice and casework at OISC Level 2/3 on immigration, nationality and asylum law.


• To provide supervision to Immigration Volunteer


Specific Duties

• Manage a complex caseload across the field of immigration, nationality and asylum law.


• Adhere to casework procedures as outlined in LRMN's policies, the OISC and / or Solicitors Regulations Authority (SRA) standards and the Advice Quality Standards (AQS).


• Interview and advise clients regarding immigration and asylum law procedure, and practice in a sensitive and professional manner.


• Maintain Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in line with OISC registration or similar professional body, e.g SRA.


• Keep up to date at all times with changes in the law by reading and attending training events relating to asylum and immigration.


• To maintain accurate and detailed case records of clients for the purpose of continuity of casework, information retrieval and statistical monitoring, using Advice Pro as appropriate and as required by management.


• Advocate on behalf of clients by telephone, letter and email with appropriate agencies.


• Produce reports to meet funder's and LRMN requirements.


• Work closely with the Immigration Manager and/or external evaluator in gathering data and information to produce accurate monitoring and evaluation reports.


• To assist the LRMN in liaising with its partners, funders and to provide statistical information and updates as required.


• Work closely with the Immigration Manager in reviewing files and ensure that corrective actions are undertaken.


• Provide regular supervision to Iimmigration volunteers.


• Allocate immigration tasks appropriate volunteers' knowledge and skills.


• Keep records of supervision meetings with immigration volunteers


Other Duties

• To participate in LRMN staff meetings, maintaining a high level of professionalism and contributing skills and knowledge towards best practice for the organisation.


• To develop partnerships and attend external meetings relevant to the work of information and advice in general and immigration in particular.


• To attend supervision and appraisal meetings and other relevant activities.


• To be administratively self-servicing.


• To participate in LRMN staff meetings, maintaining a high level of professionalism and contributing skills and knowledge towards best practice for the organisation.


• Work flexibly as agreed to meet the demands of the service - this may involve weekend and outreach work.


• Maintain confidentiality in all matters relating to the work of the organisation.


• Comply with LRMN's policies and procedures.


• Positively promote LRMN and its work.


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