Immigration supervisor legal aid - Clapham Solicitors Limited

Legal Aid Immigration Supervisor
Location: Clapham South, London
Salary: Competitive (commensurate with experience)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Closing Date: 10/11/2025

We are a Lexcel-accredited law firm based in Clapham South, London, established in September 2024. The firm is committed to delivering high-quality legal services with a focus on access to justice and client care.
We are pleased to announce that we have recently been granted a Legal Aid Agency tender in Immigration and Asylum, subject to final verification. In line with this development, we are seeking an experienced and dedicated Immigration Supervisor to lead and manage our new Immigration Department.

This is a key leadership position for a solicitor with substantial immigration experience who is looking to play an instrumental role in building and developing a Legal Aid–funded immigration practice within a growing firm.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
Leading and managing the Immigration and Asylum Department.
Supervising caseworkers and solicitors in accordance with Legal Aid Agency and Lexcel compliance requirements.
Managing a caseload of complex immigration and asylum matters.
Ensuring the department’s procedural and quality standards are consistently maintained.
Contributing to the firm’s strategic and operational development.
Person Specification
Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 5 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) in immigration and asylum law.
Accredited Supervisor status under the Legal Aid Agency’s Immigration and Asylum Scheme (or eligibility to obtain accreditation).
Demonstrated experience in Legal Aid work and compliance management.
Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
Commitment to excellence, integrity, and access to justice.
How to Apply
Please forward your CV and a covering letter detailing your suitability for the role.
Join us at an exciting stage of growth and help establish a leading Immigration and Asylum Department dedicated to serving our community.