Job Description
Solicitor (Asylum & Immigration)
Location: Nottingham (Hybrid / Remote Available)Contract: Permanent, Full TimeConsultancy: ConsideredSalary: Competitive & Experience-Based
Join a Leading Force in Immigration & Asylum Law
Are you ready to take the next bold step in your legal career? This is your chance to join one of the UK's most respected specialist immigration law practices - a firm known for its integrity, expertise, and unwavering commitment to social justice.
With a longstanding reputation for excellence across asylum, human rights, family, and business immigration law, the firm offers a supportive environment where innovative thinking, professional growth, and personal values are deeply respected.
This is not just another legal role - it's an opportunity to drive change, make a meaningful impact, and play a key part in a dynamic department dedicated to protecting vulnerable individuals.
What You'll Do
As an Asylum & Immigration Solicitor, you will manage a varied, stimulating, and high-impact caseload that includes:
- Complex asylum claims
- Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UASC) matters
- Fresh claims, extensions, appeals & higher court work
- Judicial review preparation and urgent removal challenges
You'll work closely with the Head of Asylum, gaining autonomy, visibility, and a genuine platform to shape the team's future. You'll also benefit from strong administrative support and a modern, paperless case management system - giving you the flexibility to work remotely with confidence.
What We're Looking For
Essential
- Senior Caseworker accreditation (IAAS - Law Society).
- Degree-level education (UK or overseas).
- Eligibility to work in the UK for at least three years from start date.
- A passionate commitment to representing vulnerable clients and advancing asylum and human rights protections.
Desirable
- Independent management of asylum or immigration caseloads.
- Experience under Legal Aid Agency contracts.
- Work with unaccompanied minors.
- Appeal advocacy and higher court preparation.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Hybrid Working
- A remote-first approach that trusts you to work flexibly, effectively, and in a way that suits your lifestyle.
- At least 25 days annual leave, increasing each year (up to 30).
- Your birthday off - fully paid. Because you deserve it
- Regular social events - from sports days and bowling nights to team lunches - all designed to bring people together.
- Access to a wide range of discounts, wellbeing tools, concierge services and an employee assistance programme.
- Tailored training and development plans to help grow your career exactly how you want to.
Make Your Mark in a Role That Truly Matters
This is a standout opportunity for an ambitious Asylum & Immigration Solicitor who wants meaningful work, real responsibility, and a workplace that values both excellence and humanity. Click the apply button today!
