Legal Support Assistant

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BSA Group is the trading name of the BSA Group Services Ltd, comprising the Boarding Schools’ Association (BSA), the British Association of Independent Schools with International Students (BAISIS), the Health in Education Association (HIEDA), the Inclusion and Equity Leadership Association (IELA), the Safeguarding and Child Protection Association (SACPA), the Institute of Boarding (TIOB) and its subsidiary BSA Group Legal Services Ltd.

Mission

The Group mission is to support excellence in boarding, inclusion, safeguarding and health education.

Services

The Group and the individual associations/business units offer a broad range of services to members including:

·      Professional development

·      CPD, events and conferences

·      Guidance, advice and lobbying

·      Marketing and promotion

·      Professional accreditation

·      Certified agents and guardians

·      Consultancy

BSA Group team

A team of 22, our staff work remotely, and we are looking for an enthusiastic, well-organised team player to support the work of the BSA Group and strengthen our customer-focused, business-minded, dynamic, ambitious team.

This role is remote so can be located anywhere in the UK provided the post holder is willing to travel for meetings, conferences or to see customers, as required and has the right to work in the UK. Out-of-hours work will be required from time to time. We put life and family at the heart of what we do and as such, flexible working requests, will be considered.

The BSA Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BSA does not discriminate on race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

Working at BSA Group

Our team enjoys flexible working, 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays, three days at Christmas and a birthday day off, 10% employer pension contribution and private healthcare. A competitive salary of £25,000 - £27,000 per annum, depending on experience is offered for this role.

Job description

Post:                                Legal Support Assistant

Responsible to:            Immigration Executive

The role:

BSA Group is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Support Assistant to join our dynamic team. This role is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with a strong customer service mindset and a desire to build a career in a professional environment. Based predominately in the legal team this role supports the whole group.  

While prior experience in UK immigration law is not required, we are looking for a highly motivated individual with a 'can-do' attitude who is eager to learn and contribute to a supportive team. 

Key Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be a vital part of the team, responsible for providing comprehensive administrative and client support. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: 

Client and Administrative Support: 

·      Serving as the primary point of contact for BSA Group Legal, managing incoming phone calls and email inquiries with professionalism and a client-focused approach. 

·      Under the supervision of a solicitor, drafting, reviewing, and preparing essential legal and immigration documentation, including online visa application forms, Certificates of Acceptance for Studies (CAS), and official correspondence. 

·      Meticulously collating and reviewing supporting client documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness. 

Case Management & Progression: 

·      Actively monitoring and progressing client cases, ensuring timely and effective communication with clients to provide updates and gather necessary information. 

·      Recording time and maintaining detailed case logs to track progress and report on task completion. 

·      Staying up-to-date with Home Office updates and legislative changes affecting visa application procedures, processing times, and legal requirements. 

Team and Executive Assistance: 

·      Providing a wide range of administrative support across the BSA Group and specifically to the Legal team, including assisting with the coordination and delivery of events and Continuous Professional Development (CPD) sessions. 

·      Working closely with the Immigration team and Executive Director (Legal), assisting with both legal inquiries and broader BSA Group legal matters. 

·      Supporting the wider BSA Group with the delivery of services as required, including the CEO and DCEO/COO as needed. 

Other responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

·      Support BSAG in all its work internally and externally as a member of staff. 

·      Support BSAG in service and budget delivery. 

·      Deliver against agreed annual group and personal targets. 

·      Support other work and duties as required. 

This role is perfect for a proactive individual who thrives on variety and wants to make a tangible impact. If you are a collaborative team player with a strong sense of initiative, we encourage you to apply. 

This job description is intended as a guide to the general duties and responsibilities of this post, which reasonably may vary from time to time according to the needs of the BSA Group. It does not form part of the terms and conditions of employment.                                                                                                     

August 2025

The BSA Group comprises BAISIS (British Association of Independent Schools with International Students), BSA (Boarding Schools’ Association), HIEDA (Health in Education Association), IELA (The Inclusion and Equity Leadership Association) SACPA (Safeguarding and Child Protection Association), TIOB (The Institute of Boarding) and its subsidiary BSA Group Legal Services Ltd. BSA Group’s mission is to support excellence in boarding, safeguarding, inclusion and health education. BSA Group delivers services for more than 4,500 organisations and individuals in 50 countries worldwide. 

BAISIS: British Association of Independent Schools with International Students  

The British Association of Independent Schools with International Students (BAISIS) has 129 members and defines and shares best practice in academic and pastoral provision for international students in independent schools globally. Founded in 1997, the association offers a supportive network, termly meetings, CPD sessions and one- and two-day certificated courses for teachers of international students and other staff involved in their care. 

www.baisis.org.uk  

BSA: Boarding Schools’ Association 

The Boarding Schools’ Association (BSA) is the largest membership association for boarding schools in the world. Founded in 1965, the BSA represents over 440 independent and state boarding schools in the UK, and more than 140 in over 40 countries overseas. The BSA mission is to champion boarding excellence and deliver boarding support worldwide. 

www.boarding.org.uk

BSA Group Legal Services Ltd

BSA Group Legal is a SRA registered law firm offering immigration legal support to BSA member schools and their students. BSA Group Legal offers a full-spectrum immigration support service including: CAS support; policy, record-keeping and reporting support; BCA and CAS allocation guidance; mock UKVI audits; agent/guardian checks; due diligence checks to assess financial and pupil eligibility; bespoke immigration training and advice; individual student and family visa application support; Home Office escalation support including replacement BRPs, delayed application decisions, ISI compliance issues, CAS reinstatement and visa refusals.

www.boarding.org.uk

HIEDA: Health in Education Association 

The Heath in Education Association (HIEDA) launched in July 2021 and has 200 members with a mission is to champion health in education excellence. Hieda provides training and education on a wide variety of medical issues, delivered by healthcare professionals who are experts in their field. 

www.hieda.org.uk  

IELA: The Inclusion and Equity Leadership Association

The Inclusion and Equity Leadership Association (IELA) was launched in September 2024 as a professional association for schools, organisations and staff committed to inclusion and equity. IELA supports excellence in equity and inclusion work by actively advocating for change through training, resources, networking and consultancy**.**

www.iela.org.uk

SACPA: Safeguarding and Child Protection Association 

The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association (SACPA) champions excellence in safeguarding and child protection and has 460 members in 16 countries. Sacpa is the voice of safeguarding, providing a channel to government and other key agencies. The association represents organisations, associations, agencies and individuals involved in safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults in the UK and overseas. The association formally launched in January 2020. 

www.sacpa.org.uk  

TIOB: The Institute of Boarding 

The Institute of Boarding (TIOB) was launched in June 2022 as the world’s first professional association for boarding school staff. TIOB currently has 230 members, and its mission is to ‘support excellence for professional boarding staff’.  

www.tiob.org.uk