Immigration and Public Law Solicitor
Asylum Aid · Direct employer
Location: Old Street, London
Working pattern: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (9am - 5.30pm)
About the Role
Asylum Aid is seeking an Immigration and Public Law Solicitor to develop and lead a strategic public law caseload. You will work closely with the Public Law Supervisor and Director of Legal Casework to drive change through strategic litigation, representing clients on asylum and human rights claims, and bringing judicial review challenges in immigration and asylum matters.
What You'll Be Doing
- Provide legal advice and representation to clients on asylum, human rights, and judicial review challenges in immigration matters and the treatment of asylum seekers and migrants
- Identify common issues from the wider team's caseload suitable for strategic legal challenges and contribute to internal strategy discussions
- Attend external meetings on behalf of Asylum Aid and contribute to sector-wide strategy discussions
- Apply for Legal Aid Agency case funding through the CCMS, obtain costs and scope extensions, and submit claims for payment
- Maintain client files and records in line with file management procedures
- Provide technical supervision and training in judicial review procedure to other staff where necessary
- Ensure legal aid and other income is maximised and targets are achieved
What You'll Bring
- Qualified as a solicitor with experience in asylum and public law
- Strong knowledge of judicial review procedure and legal aid funding processes
- Experience representing clients in complex immigration and human rights matters
- Understanding of forced migration, asylum systems, and human rights law
- Ability to identify strategic litigation opportunities and drive change through the courts
What's On Offer
- A role focused on high-impact strategic litigation with a leading organisation in asylum and human rights law
- Opportunity to work with a supportive team and contribute to sector-wide change
- Equal opportunities and Living Wage employer
How to Apply
Complete our online application form by 9am on Monday 27th July 2026, including:
- A short covering letter explaining why the role appeals to you and how your skills and experience match the role, including any voluntary experience and lived experience. Please state your availability to start.
- Your current CV
- An optional Equal Opportunities monitoring form
Selection Process
Initial 15-minute online screening meeting: week of 3rd-5th August
In-person interview at our Old Street office: 10th-12th August (includes a short exercise)
You will receive interview questions in advance to allow time to prepare.
Asylum Aid offers guaranteed interviews to refugees, stateless people, and those with lived experience of forced migration who meet at least 50% of the essential criteria.
Additional Information
Asylum Aid is an equal opportunities and Living Wage employer committed to attracting diverse candidates. We genuinely welcome applications from people of colour, people with disabilities, people from low socio-economic backgrounds, refugees, stateless people, and those with lived experience of forced migration or trauma.
Asylum Aid does not make recruitment decisions based on artificial intelligence. All applications are reviewed by our team. We value your individual motivation, experience, skills, and values.
You may have experience of the following: Solicitor, Public Law Solicitor, Immigration Solicitor, Judicial Review Lawyer, Human Rights Solicitor, Legal Aid Solicitor, Asylum Solicitor, Government Lawyer, In-house Counsel, Legal Advisor
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