Litigation Caseworker

Hey, how’s the job going? 🙂

I’m a bit late responding to this but hope it helps. The job is good, interesting, but the caseload takes a bit of time getting used to, it’s still manageable though. Training altogether lasted about 4 weeks.
I haven’t gone onto train as a Legal Exec or Solicitor. I’m still on probation. We didn’t get a choice of the area of Lit Ops. I would suggest 3 full days but whatever works best for you will be fine.
There’s progression opportunities across the Home Office. We’re always getting emails about opportunities. The EO pay is £28,000 for outside of London, and £32,000 for London now. Will probably increase again in the next few months. AOs do more admin, EOs do the actual casework.

I’m enjoying the role, it’s really good

Thanks very much for your comprehensive update. I really appreciate this.
Apologies for my next barrage of questions. I may have another job offer soon.
I got burned in my last CS role so want to be careful - mucked about with my shift pattern and probation period, anti flexi time, full time caseload despite working part time, forced to come in early for buzz meetings, had to book my holidays a year in advance, got non stop blitzed with emails, teams, buzz meetings, never found time to take my 2 tea breaks or a full lunch period, regularly had to work 1-2 hours extra each day due to high caseload.
I've decided to do 30 hours over 5 days as I go to a sports centre and do voluntary work in town during the week. To be honest, I wish I asked for 25 hours.
Do they allow 8am starts? Can you work from home 2 or 3 days a week? Are they positive about accruing flexi time or do they try to prevent it?
From the job description, it doesn't look like there is any direct customer contact, is that the case?
Most CS departments expect regular late finishes - if that's the case, what is the frequency and finish time for this.
Is there any overtime?
Is there a performance management system and targets in place?
It sounds like after completing the probation period, caseworkers can study Cilex or Law degree. Do the HO pay the cost and is any time off given for study or revision for exams/taking exams?
How long would Cilex take? To me, it looks like it might take 3 years.
Does having a law degree/Cilex lead directly to HEO or other higher opportunities as a Legal Exec or Solicitor or is it simply about professional development?

What is it that you enjoy? Just being nosey.
I applied because I thought I would enjoy reviewing and preparing material.
I have liked my senior admin roles that deal with complex information and analysis. I particularly enjoy work where I am not constantly interrupted and get to do things at my own pace. Is it anything like that?

I’m a bit late responding to this but hope it helps. The job is good, interesting, but the caseload takes a bit of time getting used to, it’s still manageable though. Training altogether lasted about 4 weeks.
I haven’t gone onto train as a Legal Exec or Solicitor. I’m still on probation. We didn’t get a choice of the area of Lit Ops. I would suggest 3 full days but whatever works best for you will be fine.
There’s progression opportunities across the Home Office. We’re always getting emails about opportunities. The EO pay is £28,000 for outside of London, and £32,000 for London now. Will probably increase again in the next few months. AOs do more admin, EOs do the actual casework.

Hi
Ambition111
I just wanted to ask are you based in london and if so what office ?
I have been offered a litigation caseworker role in feltham office - just wondering what the team and working environment is like ?
also how many days do you have to come in the office ? I was told it is 3 days a week is that flexible any any chance as seems like a lot to me
also how is the work is it enjoyable?
and if you have a holiday booked will that be an issue ?
Please if you could kindly answer my questions i would really appreciate it

Hi Guys, I have been offered EO role for litigationcaseworker. Applied in Jan 2024. I was wondering ifsomeone still has the original candidate pack for thiscampaign. I would really appreciate and it’ll behelpful, if someone could send. Thank you

Same here! Was on reserve and have been offered a job, waiting for start date. Have you heard anything, seems like they will bring everyone in together for training...