SYRLJ (Sheffield) - Legal Adviser (Immigration/Asylum)

SYRLJ (Sheffield) - Legal Adviser (Immigration/Asylum)

• Job Title: Legal Adviser (IAA/IAAS Level 2)
• Location: Sheffield
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: 4 - 5 days per week (28 - 35 hours) subject to postholder preference.

South Yorkshire Refugee Law and Justice are looking for a passionate and highly motivated qualified Legal Adviser/Solicitor to join our busy casework service providing legal advice and representation to people seeking sanctuary across South Yorkshire.

As a Legal Adviser, you will be providing direct advice and representation to clients as well as providing supervision and support to junior team members and volunteers. Alongside this, you will be an integral part of our drive to develop our service and improve the quality and quantity of immigration legal services across South Yorkshire.

• A commitment to the mission, vision and values of SYRLJ.
• Qualified at IAA level 2 and/or IAAS Senior Caseworker or above.
• Recent experience practising as an immigration/asylum caseworker or solicitor at IAA level 2/IAAS Senior Caseworker level or above.
• A thorough knowledge of the asylum and immigration advice sector in the UK.
• A strong track record of dealing with complex immigration and asylum cases including fresh claims and applying imaginative legal approaches to help bring them to resolution.
• Experience of supporting junior staff and volunteers with varying levels of knowledge and experience.
• Knowledge of key recent and upcoming changes in relevant legislation, caselaw and policy and the effects of these on our clients.
• An understanding of the wider issues and challenges faced by asylum seekers and refugees.
• Ability to respond sensitively and constructively to clients with complex mental health and social support issues.
• The ability to work under pressure, prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, including the ability to communicate effectively across language and other barriers.
• A commitment to the aims, principles and policies of SYRLJ.
• Ability to use IT effectively including case management systems.
• Ability to work in a resource limited environment.
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a small team, take initiative and support other colleagues where required.
• The ability to meet external regulatory requirements including maintain registration, CPD and the ability to study for and pass legal exams.
• Experience of working with interpreters and a good understanding of how to do this professionally and effectively.

For any questions or to discuss the role please contact our Legal Manager Tom Nunn:

Deadline for applications: Midnight on Sunday 31st August 2025
Interviews: Thursday 11th September 2025