Legal Project Manager, ADVICE ON INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS IN EUROPE

Job Profile: Legal Project Manager, ADVICE ON INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS IN EUROPE

Employer: ADVICE ON INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS IN EUROPE

Location: London (Greater)

Salary: £37,000 – £40,000

Closing date: 12 Jun 2023

THE AIRE CENTRE

The AIRE Centre is a London-based legal charity that transforms people’s lives by making sure they’re treated fairly.

Our mission is to promote awareness of European law rights and assist marginalised individuals and those in vulnerable circumstances to assert those rights

The AIRE Centre is one the few remaining NGOs providing free legal advice to migrants.

About the Role:

We are seeking a qualified lawyer or OISC 2/3 immigration advisor to undertake advice, casework and litigation on behalf of EEA and other migrants to ensure they continue to have access to justice. In addition, the post-holder will provide research, drafting and other support on our Western Balkans Programme

Projects:

EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS)

• Support complex applications to the EUSS, including completing application forms, collecting evidence, drafting legal submissions, witness statements etc. Manage EUSS refusal tribunal and admin review appeals, including:
  • Drafting grounds of appeal / legal submissions
  • Preparation of bundles of evidence and witness statements
  • Supporting the drafting of skeleton arguments and liaising with counsel.
• Supervise and review the work / advice letters of EUSS legal assistants and interns.
• Manage the collection of data on EUSS advice sent and applications submitted, including drafting the monthly and quarterly reports.
• Prepare and deliver training sessions and webinars.
• Draft and update information sheets and support the preparation, updating and development of other online resources.
• Identify broader issues with the EUSS and potential areas for strategic litigation
• Liaise directly with the Home Office to request changes / updates to guidance and to highlight problem areas.
• Represent the AIRE Centre in strategic discussions / at EUSS coalition events (e.g. ILPA EU working group).

Litigation and tribunal casework

• Manage a caseload of deportation and social security tribunal cases, including the possibility of advocacy before UK tribunals, including:
  • Acting as the first point of contact for clients, their family members, the courts and counsel.
  • Collecting evidence, preparing witness statements and bundles of evidence
  • Drafting grounds of appeal
  • Drafting arguments regarding which legal regime the deportation case falls under.
  • Drafting skeleton arguments Liaising directly with and drafting submissions to the Home Office and the DWP to resolve cases prior to the hearing taking place.
• Involvement in litigation and third party interventions before the UK and European Courts:
• Conducting legal research
• Drafting sections of / entire interventions where appropriate.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

• A high level of written and spoken English
• A qualified lawyer (preferably in a UK jurisdiction), or an accredited caseworker to OISC level 2 or 3
• Knowledge of EU free movement, retained EU law, the Withdrawal Agreement, Appendix EU and/or domestic immigration law
• Knowledge of the European Convention on Human Rights
• Ability to carry out workshop application surgeries
• Excellent legal drafting skills
• Willingness to attend events during non-work hours occasionally
• Willingness to travel (within the UK and in Europe)
• Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office)
• Strong prioritisation skills and ability to manage own workload
• Ability to work flexibly
• Strong empathy with The AIRE Centre’s values and mission

How to Apply

Complete the attached recruitment forms:

• Application form Equality & Diversity Monitoring form

and email to: recruitment@airecentre.org

Essential dates

Closing date: 12^th June 2023, 9.00am

Interview date: TBC

For more information and to apply CLICK HERE

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