At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide top-notch legal advice on asylum and immigration matters while supporting clients in court.
- Company: Join Islington Law Centre, a leader in community-focused legal aid.
- Benefits: Be part of a team making a real difference in people's lives.
- Other info: Equal opportunities employer encouraging diverse applicants passionate about human rights.
- Why this job: Help vulnerable communities access justice and create systemic change.
- Qualifications: 3-5 years' experience as a solicitor with supervisor accreditation required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Overview
Islington Law Centre is seeking an experienced IAAS Level 2 or above Asylum and Immigration Solicitor with Supervisor Status to join our specialist team.
We are recognised for high-quality, publicly funded legal advice and representation across asylum, trafficking and human rights-based immigration matters.
The team received a Category 1 score in its most recent Independent Peer Review for the Legal Aid Agency.
We are deeply committed to legal aid and to securing access to justice for the communities we serve in Islington and beyond.
We work hard to achieve the best possible outcomes for our clients, litigating where necessary at all levels of the tribunal and court system.
Our casework and strategic legal work have contributed to important systemic change.
We are looking for an experienced colleague to join our core, community-facing immigration team for at least 18 months, initially covering two consecutive periods of extended absence, though the role is intended to be permanent.
The successful candidate will ideally have 3–5 years’ PQE as a solicitor and be accredited as a supervisor.
Experience of working to Legal Aid contract processes is essential.
Islington Law Centre is an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds who are passionate about upholding the rights of the vulnerable and disadvantaged in society to come and work for us.
Interviews will likely take place in the week commencing Monday 10 August 2026.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality publicly funded legal advice and representation across asylum, trafficking and human rights-based immigration matters.
- Work as part of a team to support clients and achieve positive outcomes at tribunals and courts at all levels.
- Engage in casework and strategic legal activity contributing to systemic change where appropriate.
- Collaborate with colleagues and supervise junior staff as an IAAS Level 2+ Solicitor with Supervisor Status.
- Adhere to Legal Aid contract processes and organisational policies.
Qualifications
- 3–5 years’ PQE as a solicitor (preferred).
- Accredited as a supervisor.
- Experience of working to Legal Aid contract processes.
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