Hybrid Immigration Paralegal | Career Growth & Impact

Duncan Lewis Solictors; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

22 days annual leave

Birthday leave

Occupational sick pay

Practising certificate fees paid

E-library resources and training

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Eye care vouchers

Flexible and hybrid working

Support for solicitor qualification

Clear career progression opportunities

Wellbeing support

Professional memberships fees covered

DBS checks paid

Job summary

Duncan Lewis Solicitors is seeking two Immigration Paralegals / Caseworkers to join the Immigration Department in the UK. You will support clients through a broad range of matters, including Legal Aid Agency funded and private cases, under supervision of the Department Director.

The firm offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and flexible hybrid working. A Law degree is essential, IAAS Level 1 accreditation is desirable, and candidates should have excellent communication

Qualifications

• Strong academic background with a Law degree.
• Experience as Immigration Paralegal, Caseworker, or Immigration Advisor.
• IAAS Level 1 accreditation desirable.
• Experience handling publicly funded immigration matters.
• Strong understanding of UK Immigration Law.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Analytical, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently while seeking guidance.
• Professional, self-motivated, and team-oriented.
• Commercial awareness and ability to promote the firm's services.
• Strong IT skills including MS Office and document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Reporting directly to the Department Director.
• Assist with immigration casework and advocacy matters.
• Meeting with clients, taking instructions, and preparing cases.
• Managing client correspondence and case communications.
• Preparing and submitting Legal Aid Agency funding applications.
• Drafting legal documents, witness statements, and supporting evidence bundles.
• Preparing immigration applications, representation letters, document indexes, and application forms to meet Home Office requirements.
• Attending client conferences, tribunals, and court hearings where appropriate.
• Maintaining accurate time recording and billing procedures.
• Implementing recommendations following file reviews and ensuring timely completion of actions.
• Ensuring compliance with file management procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Delivering outstanding client care with professionalism, empathy, and attention to detail.

Skills

UK Immigration Law

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Organisational skills

Time management

Independence

Teamwork

Commercial awareness

IT skills

Document management systems

MS Office

Education

Law degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

Job description

Duncan Lewis Solicitors is seeking two Immigration Paralegals / Caseworkers to join the Immigration Department in the UK. You will support clients through a broad range of matters, including Legal Aid Agency funded and private cases, under supervision of the Department Director.

The firm offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and flexible hybrid working. A Law degree is essential, IAAS Level 1 accreditation is desirable, and candidates should have excellent communication