Immigration Lawyer

at  Derby City Council

Application closing date
28/02/2025
Working Pattern
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Salary
Grade L £48,710 - £51,802 a year
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Job category/type
Legal
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Job description

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ROLE OVERVIEW

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Immigration Solicitor to join our legal team. This specialist role focuses on providing expert advice on immigration matters impacting children in care, care leavers, and families with no recourse to public funds (NRPF). You will work closely with social care teams across the East Midlands region to ensure compliance with immigration law and to promote the rights and welfare of vulnerable individuals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Legal Advice
Provide comprehensive legal advice to social care teams across multiple local authorities who are partners in the East Midland Councils group, on immigration issues affecting children in care, care leavers, and families with the NRPF condition, including but not limited to asylum, human rights law, EU law, age assessments and citizenship law.
Assist in the assessment of immigration status and options, including pathways to regularisation, settlement, or citizenship.
Advise on the implications of immigration status for access to services, housing, and financial support.
Support social care staff in understanding immigration law and policy changes that impact their work.