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Legal Officer First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) - Birmingham (Ref: 12320)

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Ministry of Justice

5d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Government & Politics
    Legal
  • Birmingham

AI generated summary

  • You need experience, ideally a law degree or equivalent, strong decision-making skills, and the ability to manage tribunal processes while engaging with stakeholders and maintaining documentation.
  • You will manage complex tribunal cases, assess documentation, liaise with stakeholders, and make case management decisions while ensuring timely case progression and adherence to judicial procedures.

Requirements

  • Experience
  • A law degree or equivalent technical experience is desirable.
  • The Equivalent Technical Experience Has Been Defined As:
  • “The demonstration of a transferable decision-making aptitude, working within a set framework or guidance and previous precedents, under a form of supervision”
  • Applications from parties to the appeal
  • Working to delegated judicial powers, Legal Officers/Tribunal Caseworkers will be expected to identify and sift applications, making decisions on:
  • Postponing hearings.
  • Transferring proceedings to another region or jurisdiction.
  • Withdrawing proceedings.
  • Extending and varying time to comply with an aspect of procedure rules.
  • Varying directions.
  • Expediting a hearing.
  • Considering reasonable adjustments to make hearings more accessible to parties.
  • Multi-Jurisdictional Expertise
  • Operating within a regional cluster, the Legal Officers/Tribunal Caseworkers may be expected to develop expertise across a number of tribunal jurisdictions in order to provide flexible technical case support.
  • Communicating with key stakeholders
  • Ensuring effective engagement with judiciary, user groups and representative organisations in order to progress tribunals work effectively.
  • Thinking beyond own area of responsibility, considering wider policy and organisational implications of issues.
  • Administration
  • Undertake any administration necessary to support the effective delivery of the Legal Officer/Tribunal Caseworker role, ensuring:
  • All relevant documentation is completed fully, accurately and in timely manner.
  • All physical and electronic tribunal case files and records are maintained in accordance with policy and data protection protocols.
  • Accountability
  • The Legal Officer/Tribunal Caseworker will report to a manager within a Courts & Tribunals Service Centre or Regional Hearing Centre. When working under delegated judicial functions, the Legal Officer/Tribunal Caseworker will receive significant technical input and direction from the relevant tribunal judiciary.
  • Technical 1
  • Legal scenario will be given at interview as part of the assessment.
  • A law degree or equivalent technical experience is desirable.
  • The Equivalent Technical Experience Has Been Defined As:
  • “The demonstration of a transferable decision-making aptitude, working within a set framework or guidance and previous precedents, under a form of supervision”

Responsibilities

  • Working within a Courts & Tribunals Service Centre (CTSC) or Regional Hearing Centre (RHC), you will support the effective administration of Tribunals business by undertaking a range of complex case work and assessment activity in order to determine how best to advance caseloads and remove any barriers to effective and timely case progression.
  • Working as part of a team as well as independently, under the supervision of a Senior Legal Officer and leadership judiciary, the Legal Officer will make case management decisions as part of their delegated judicial powers. A Legal Officer will liaise with key stakeholders and HMCTS colleagues to ensure the effective administration of justice.
  • Working closely with judiciary, legal professionals and tribunal administration teams, the Legal Officer will undertake initial assessments on a range of incoming tribunals work, including case files, applications, and correspondence in order to establish the level of authority and expertise needed to address the case and determine the most effective route for case progression.
  • Working to delegated judicial functions, the Legal Officer will provide ongoing and proactive management of caseloads, identifying any barriers or risks to effective case progression and developing interventions or actions to resolve these, liaising with a range of stakeholders and the public.
  • The Legal Officer will be expected to evidence a strong understanding of functioning across tribunals and may be required to provide cross jurisdictional expertise.
  • The Legal Officer will be required to undertake initial assessment on incoming tribunals documentation and liaise with various stakeholders, including service users, to ensure effective case progression.
  • This will include:
  • Identifying that claims / appeals have been lodged within the relevant timelines.
  • Ensuring that claims / appeals are being addressed by the correct tribunal and at the correct tribunal tier.
  • Ensuring any relevant fees have been paid by claimants / appellants.
  • Ensuring claims / appeals are made on the correct documentation and that all of the information necessary to progress the case is present.
  • Ensuring claims and appeals are allocated to the correct appeal type and where appropriate listing track.
  • Triaging of referrals to appropriate authority.
  • Providing instructions to administrative staff.
  • Operating under delegated judicial functions, manage the case by removing barriers to its progression and ensuring efficient allocation of tribunal resources. This will include:
  • Drafting and issuing directions to parties to file evidence and other documents.
  • Providing listing instructions to administrative staff.
  • Ensuring the panel composition is appropriate to the case.
  • Ensuring interpreter requirements are identified.
  • Undertaking case management appointments.
  • Checking cases for readiness ahead of hearings.
  • Communicating and engaging with parties to an appeal to ensure effective case progression.
  • Undertaking a range of high-quality casework, including complex casework.
  • Providing flexible technical case support as required.
  • Working to delegated judicial powers, Legal Officers/Tribunal Caseworkers will be expected to identify and sift applications, making decisions on:
  • Postponing hearings.
  • Transferring proceedings to another region or jurisdiction.
  • Withdrawing proceedings.
  • Extending and varying time to comply with an aspect of procedure rules.
  • Varying directions.
  • Expediting a hearing.
  • Considering reasonable adjustments to make hearings more accessible to parties.
  • Operating within a regional cluster, the Legal Officers/Tribunal Caseworkers may be expected to develop expertise across a number of tribunal jurisdictions in order to provide flexible technical case support.
  • Ensuring effective engagement with judiciary, user groups and representative organisations in order to progress tribunals work effectively.
  • Thinking beyond own area of responsibility, considering wider policy and organisational implications of issues.
  • Undertake any administration necessary to support the effective delivery of the Legal Officer/Tribunal Caseworker role, ensuring:
  • All relevant documentation is completed fully, accurately and in timely manner.
  • All physical and electronic tribunal case files and records are maintained in accordance with policy and data protection protocols.
  • The Legal Officer/Tribunal Caseworker will report to a manager within a Courts & Tribunals Service Centre or Regional Hearing Centre. When working under delegated judicial functions, the Legal Officer/Tribunal Caseworker will receive significant technical input and direction from the relevant tribunal judiciary.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Legal Officer First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber).

Where is the job location?

The position is based at Birmingham Civil Justice Centre, Birmingham, B4 6DS.

Is this position office-based?

Yes, this is an office-based position and the successful candidate will be expected to attend the office in person.

What are the standard working hours for this role?

The standard full-time working hours are 37 hours per week.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A law degree or equivalent technical experience is desirable.

What does the role primarily involve?

The role involves supporting the effective administration of tribunals business, undertaking complex case work, making case management decisions, and liaising with key stakeholders and HMCTS colleagues.

Are there opportunities for career development?

Yes, there are opportunities to apply for entry to the HMCTS legal apprenticeship scheme, which supports training to become fully qualified solicitors.

What types of working patterns may be available?

HMCTS welcomes part-time, flexible, and job-sharing working patterns, subject to business needs and agreement prior to appointment.

How does the recruitment process work?

The recruitment process uses Success Profiles to assess Behaviours, Strengths, and Technical skills, and candidates may have the opportunity to attend a Question and Answer session.

Is there a pension scheme associated with this role?

Yes, HM Courts and Tribunals Service contributes to a Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

What behaviors will be assessed during the selection process?

The assessment will include Making Effective Decisions, Communicating and Influencing, Managing a Quality Service, and Working Together.

Can non-UK nationals apply for this job?

Yes, certain nationals (e.g., from the Republic of Ireland, Commonwealth countries, the EU, and specific statuses under the EU Settlement Scheme) are eligible to apply.

Is experience in a legal setting required for this role?

While a law degree or equivalent experience is desirable, equivalent technical experience can also be considered.

Will successful candidates need to undergo any security checks?

Yes, successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check and baseline personnel security standard checks.

What benefits are provided to employees in this role?

Benefits include access to learning and development, flexible working options, a Civil Service pension with employer contributions, annual leave, and public holidays.

Is travel required for this position?

Occasional travel to other sites may be required for this post.

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