Refugee and Migrant Forum of Essex and London

The Refugee and Migrant Forum of Essex and London is an OISC level 3 registered charity, which provides advice to help people access justice. We are expanding our legal advice provision and looking for new advisers to join our legal team. The role gives an opportunity to assist some of the most vulnerable people in our society. The focus of the role is on supporting people who otherwise have no access to legal advice and support. There will be particular focus on working with people who are facing a crisis, providing legal work that will take them out of destitution and on a path towards integration. We are looking for a full time advisor but we are willing to employ on a part time basis for the right candidate We will only consider applications with relevant legal experience. Qualifications needed are OISC level 2/3 or Solicitor with IAAS accreditation. We particularly welcome and encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic individuals, and those who are migrants or refugees, and who have lived experience of the impact of UK immigration policy and/or of rough sleeping. Salary and Benefits: £33,001 for OISC level 3/IAAS Level 2 Solicitors, £30,837 for OISC level 2 qualified candidates. Pension scheme - Employer contribution 6% Holiday entitlement: 28 days annual leave + bank holidays, childcare vouchers and cycle to work scheme available Location: Hybrid working between working from home and Ramfel's offices in Stratford / Ilford. We currently ask that staff spend at least 40% of their time in the office which will include occasional outreach sessions as required. Specific Responsibilities Case management Manage own caseload, working to advance the best interests of the client Adhere to standards set out by IAAS/OISC and AQS to deliver high quality advice Provide advice up to OISC level 2/3 or IAAS Level 2. Engage with the immigration manager to create and follow a training plan to ensure compliance with OISC CPD, keeping up to date with changes in law, policy and guidance to ensure clients receive accurate and high quality advice Liaise directly with the UKVI/HOIE and related governmental agencies Completion of forms, letters and immigration applications Liaise with and refer clients to solicitors or other advisers, as appropriate Manage client's expectations by discussing deadlines, outcomes and timing Deliver legal advice outreach surgeries as and when required Progress cases in a timely manner in line with regulatory requirements. Service monitoring Ensure that any reporting and monitoring requirements agreed with funders are met in full Maintain client files and records in line with file management procedures General responsibilities Seek to continuously improve in order that the Charity delivers the best possible service to beneficiaries Ensure that all of Ramfel's Policies and Procedures are adhered to at all times Attend internal training and external training as and when required Participate in regular supervisions and team meetings Working with the Head of Campaigning to raise awareness or further research in relation to the issues our client group face Attend the office on a regular basis (hybrid working) Act as a positive ambassador for the Charity at all times Working with volunteers when necessary Undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required Please see attachment for full job description and person specification.