Trainee Immigration Caseworker in Liverpool

We are looking for a motivated and aspiring Immigration Caseworker to join our Liverpool office. Working as part of a supportive and experienced team, you'll gain valuable exposure to asylum and immigration matters, develop your legal knowledge and skills, and work towards achieving Law Society Senior Immigration Caseworker accreditation.

The Jackson Lees Group is a leading North West law firm and part of The MAPD Group. What started as a small Liverpool practice has grown into a multi‑office firm with more than 200 colleagues across Liverpool, Hoylake, Heswall and Churchtown. We are proud of our culture, our values, and our commitment to delivering exceptional legal services while supporting our people to be the best version of themselves.

Overall purpose of the role: To support the Immigration team in delivering high-quality advice and representation to clients in asylum and immigration matters. You will develop your technical knowledge, case management skills and professional competence while working towards Senior Immigration Caseworker accreditation.

Key responsibilities:

• Work under the supervision of senior members of the Immigration team.
• Meet with clients and assist with asylum and immigration cases funded under legal aid.
• Comply with client care standards, professional requirements and legal aid rules.
• Continue to train, develop and enhance your knowledge of immigration and asylum law.
• Manage work carefully, maintaining accurate files and meeting all deadlines.
• Support the prompt and accurate billing of files.
• Build effective working relationships with colleagues, peers and clients.

What we’re looking for:

• A legal degree or equivalent legal experience gained within a legal practice.
• A demonstrable commitment to and passion for a career in immigration law.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and case management skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work within strict deadlines.
• A professional, collaborative and client-focused approach.
• A commitment to achieving Law Society Senior Immigration Caseworker accreditation within six months.

What’s in it for you?

• Company pension scheme.
• Death in Service cover.
• Employee Assistance Programme and PayCare Health Provider.
• Referral bonus scheme and company social events.
• Unlimited access to our internal training academy.
• Clear progression opportunities.
• A structured trainee role with a clear route towards Law Society Senior Immigration Caseworker accreditation.
• Supervision and support from experienced immigration law practitioners.
• The opportunity to work on meaningful asylum and immigration cases.
• A collaborative team environment in Liverpool.

Jackson Lees Group (a part of The MAPD Group) is committed to fostering an accepting and inclusive environment for our people and clients. We know that Making A Positive Difference through the practice of law can be achieved best when we celebrate diversity of all kinds. We actively encourage those from underrepresented groups and diverse backgrounds to apply for this role, including people from minority ethnicity backgrounds, religious backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ people, disabled people, people from different social backgrounds and of different ages.