We’re recruiting for an Immigration and Asylum Caseworker to join the RLS London team.
You’ll conduct a small strategic caseload of asylum and refugee family reunion cases and assist on litigation (where eligible) under our legal aid contract.
You’ll also act as the supervising caseworker/lawyer for the Afghan Pro Bono Initiative (APBI). This is a project delivered by RLS with funding and pro bono assistance from leading commercial law firms.
If you’re interested in joining a dedicated casework and community engagement team, and working in a collaborative environment with colleagues who share the same commitment to advancing migrant justice, this could be the role for you!
The full details of the role can be found in the attached brief. The table below includes a summary of the key information.
Interviews will be arranged on a rolling basis, so it’s worth getting your application in soon.
To apply, send a current CV and a cover letter explaining why you’d like to be considered for the role and how your experience matches the person specification to Rebecca at rebecca.haack@refugeelegalsupport.org. Please state “RLS: CASEWORKER/SOLICITOR” in the subject line of your email. The application deadline is midnight on Sunday 25th May.
| Title of post | Caseworker/Solicitor |
| Salary | £32,000 – £38,000 gross per annum commensurate to experience. |
| TermHours | Permanent Contract (following a probationary period). Full Time (37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday). |
| Place | A hybrid of remote working and office based – central London. |
| Application closing date | Friday 25 May 2025, midnight. We advise people to apply as soon as possible as we will arrange interviews on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close the round earlier. |
| Starting date | Ideally Monday 14 July 2025 |