Careers
At Ashwood Solicitors, we are a leading, modern law firm based in Manchester and Blackburn.
Manchester
0161 248 4444Blackburn
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Posted on: 15.09.2023
The candidate must have at least 6 months experience of Pre-litigation OIC/Portal work.It is also required to have strong IT/communications/client care skills with the ability to work independently. We offer a vibrant and supportive working environment where you will be encouraged to develop and work on a caseload from start to completion.
Wages
Negotiable Depending on Experience
Hours
Mon to Fri
Full Time
Location
Rusholme, Manchester
Duration
Permanent after 3 months probationary period.
Please send your CV and cover letter with salary expectations to mkasim@ashwoodsolicitors.co.uk.
- Well established Law Firm specialising in Immigration, Personal Injury and Civil Law/Litigation.We require an Immigration and Asylum Law Accreditation (IAAS) level 1 qualified (or above) caseworker. The work would involve handling a caseload of new and existing clients including asylum and appeal claims.Minimum of 1 year experience working in a similar post is required.Skills required:
- Able to deal with Legal aid funded matters.
- Ensure that information on cases is kept up to date on the case management system (pro-claim).
- Able to assist and work as part of a team.
- Have the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Have the ability to work on own initiative and prioritise own work.
- Have an understanding and sensitivity to other cultures and commitment to Equal Opportunities.
- Proven communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Experience of advice/legal services both face to face and over the phone.
- Proven administrative and organisational skills.
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent.Salary: Negotiable dependant on experience.If you believe that you meet these criteria or would like to discuss this role further, please feel free to contact Masoud Kasim on 0161 248 4444 or email Mkasim@ashwoodsolicitors.co.uk -
We are looking for a Housing Litigation Solicitor who is able to able to satisfy the supervisor requirements for the Legal Aid Agency in the area of Housing and Debt.
To satisfy this requirement, you must have undertaken and be able to demonstrate work on the minimum number of cases in the combined Housing and Debt Case Categories below within the last 12 months:
- 5 Possession or repossession case,
- 3 Homelessness cases,
- 2 Housing disrepair cases,
- 3 Possession cases that required representation,
- 1 Homelessness or Disrepair case that required representation,
- 1 Case which required the ability to recognise possible Judicial Review Proceedings,
- 1 Case which required the ability to recognise a possible contravention of the rights and freedoms expressed in the ECHR.
Our Housing Team deal with complex and challenging cases so the ability to work with vulnerable adults is also essential.
If you believe that you meet these criteria or would like to discuss this role further, please feel free to contact Masoud Kasim on 0161 248 4444 or email Mkasim@ashwoodsolicitors.co.uk
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Must have experience in all areas of UK Immigration, asylum, nationality, and European Law. You will be working alongside a Solicitor in a busy department.
Excellent opportunity for the right candidate, the initial probation period of 3 months.
Hours 9 am to 5:30 pm – Monday to Friday.
Please send your CV and cover letter with salary expectations to mkasim@ashwoodsolicitors.co.uk.
Voluntary Work Experience or Summer Placements
We take placements very seriously. All we ask is that you are with us for a minimum of five days a week for at least two weeks.
More extended placements are offered and a suitable formal reference provided by our Directors as recognition.
Simply email your CV to info@ashwoodsolicitors.co.uk with your preferred dates.
