Immigration and Asylum Caseworker

My Birmingham based client are looking for experienced Immigration and Asylum Caseworkers to join them. Candidates MUST have OISC level 1 or 2, IAAS level 2 with advocacy experience. My client are looking to pay between £20,000 and £30,000 depending on experience. Candidates without OISC Level 1 - 2 or IAAS Level 2 will not be considered My client employ a team of immigration specialists who boasts a consistent track record of successfully assisting corporate clients. The Role: As an Immigration and Asylum Caseworker working for a reputable company, you will work alongside a team of immigration specialists, handling different caseloads up to IAAS or OISC competence. The role holder will undertake casework and manage a specific caseload up to level of competence/accreditation in relation to Asylum and Detention matters. This may include asylum cases, immigration applications, appeals and judicial reviews. This is a challenging role suited to an ambitious Caseworker with excellent client care and interpersonal skills. Key Functions: 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 using word-processor. Preparation and management of applications to the Home Office. Ensure all contact with the client and any other action taken in respect of cases is recorded on attendance notes and regularly updated on the database. Liaise with Immigration Authorities, other agencies, and groups as required. Interview and advise clients regarding Immigration law, procedure, and practice. Provide guidance to clients on completion of documents. Attend clients in prison and detention centres and surgeries on occasions where appropriate. Meet specified casework and other targets as set by Supervisor. Keep up-to-date at all time with changes in Immigration/Asylum law by reading, attending training events and using a computer for reference purposes. Complete any other records in connection with casework to meet company requirements, maintain statistics and update the Database, client files, using manual or computerised systems as appropriate and as required by Management. You should also 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. The Candidate: Fully Accredited to Immigration and Asylum Accreditation Scheme Level 2 and registered at OISC level 3. Or Fully accredited to OISC level 1 or 2 12-month minimum experience of working in the immigration sector to OISC or IAAS standards. 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. Be organised and methodical in your approach. Candidates with IAAS accreditation will be considered. LLB or Law related degree/diploma. Benefits: Life insurance Private medical/dental insurance Bonus scheme Flexible working hours Company events & social hours To apply, please send your CV to Rebekka This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89904003