Immigration/Legal Casework Volunteer

RMJ is looking for dedicated and passionate volunteers who are interested in gaining work experience in the legal sector. We are committed to offer relevant training and experience that would help support individuals to enter the job market and in search of volunteers with no to little experience in the legal sector. Working under the supervision of legal advisers and specialist caseworkers, our volunteers will work with clients and assist in follow up casework in order to gain training and experience. We particularly value applicants with lived experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Working closely with the immigration advisors and assisting them in advising clients
• Working with vulnerable clients on casework of a complex nature
• Drafting advice letter to clients (under supervision)
• Drafting forms and letters to the Home Office (under supervision)
• Preparing application bundle
• Conducting legal research
• Dealing with external agencies / advocating for clients with agencies who have stretched resources
• Keeping accurate case records on the data base
• Applying for cash grants application when required

You will be required at all times to respect:

• The standards of the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA);
• RMJʼs confidentiality and any other relevant policy
• Safeguarding policies

Person Specification

Essential requirements:

• A commitment to volunteer at least one day a week for six months and reliability
• A calm and professional manner, capable of dealing with complex information whilst under pressure
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Excellent organisational, written and verbal skills
• Speak and write in fluent English
• Works well individually as well as within a team
• Detail oriented and committed to meeting deadlines
• Ability to problem solve in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interest in human rights, migration or asylum issues

Desirable requirements:

• Ability to speak in another language
• Experience of working with people whose first language is not English
• Experience of working with vulnerable people/children, people suffering mental health, victim of domestic violence
• Experience in other areas (non-legal) related to migrants.

For further information and details about the application process, please refer to the recruitment pack.