RLS · London Fields, London, UK
As UK Casework Lead, you will lead a small team of caseworkers, balancing personal casework with supervisory responsibilities in an LAA environment. You will ensure compliance with immigration and public law specifications, manage file reviews, and provide technical supervision. This is a senior role with significant impact on access to justice for migrants. You will work hybrid from London, with a minimum of two in-person days per week. The role offers a competitive salary of £50,000 per year, flexible working, and a commitment to your professional growth. You must be based in the UK and have the right to work here. RLS values lived experience and welcomes applicants with backgrounds in migration systems. Apply by 20 July 2026.
What You Will Do
Lead and supervise caseworkers in an LAA environment, ensuring compliance with SQM and Immigration Specification.
Manage file reviews and provide technical supervision to maintain high-quality legal services.
Drive growth in legal aid income while maintaining client-centred, high-quality services.
Represent RLS in tribunal and court proceedings, with experience in Immigration Tribunals and Administrative Court.
Work autonomously in a small team, balancing personal casework with supervisory responsibilities (anticipated ratio 75:25).
Communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, commercial pro bono partners, and external stakeholders.
Contribute to the mission of protecting the rights of migrants and ensuring access to justice.
Participate in team gatherings and confidential client meetings in person at least two days per week.
What We Are Looking For
Solicitor qualified in England & Wales.
IAAS accredited at Supervising Senior Caseworker level.
Experience of running a caseload of complex asylum, immigration and human rights cases in a legal aid environment.
Experience of supervising caseworkers in an LAA environment, including SQM and Immigration Specification compliance.
Comprehensive understanding of LAA contract and specification provisions in immigration and asylum, and public law categories.
Experience of litigation in Immigration Tribunals and Administrative Court.
Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Commitment to the protection of the rights of people who migrate and to access to justice through high-quality, client-centred legal services.
Right to reside and work in the UK. Successful candidate will be required to obtain an enhanced DBS certificate (RLS covers the cost).
Nice to Have
Lived experience of migration systems.
Experience of working in a small charity or non-profit legal services setting.
Experience of working on pro bono partnerships with commercial law firms.
Experience of training and supervising trainees, volunteers or paralegals.
Knowledge of languages other than English relevant to RLS's client base (e.g. Arabic, Farsi/Dari, Tigrinya, Pashto).
Join us to make a real difference in the lives of migrants. Apply by 20 July 2026.