Immigration Lawyer or Legal Advisor

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-regarded legal hiring firm is seeking an experienced Immigration Lawyer or Legal Advisor in West Yorkshire. This 6+ month locum role involves helping navigate the complexities of obtaining passports and citizenship for children in care. Applicants should have a background in immigration law and be capable of collaborating with social care teams. The position offers hybrid working, with both part-time and full-time hours available, making it flexible for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience in immigration law, particularly with obtaining citizenship for children in care.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with social care teams.
• Ability to navigate complex embassy requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the process of obtaining passports and British citizenship for children in care.
• Collaborate with social care teams to resolve immigration cases.
• Streamline processes and help upskill the team in immigration matters.

Skills

Immigration law expertise

Proactive legal skills

Collaboration with social care teams

Job description

Immigration Lawyer or Legal Advisor

Locum Contract 6+ Months

West Yorkshire

£ Competitive

Hybrid

A well-regarded organisation in the West Yorkshire region is seeking an experienced and proactive lawyer or legal professional to join their friendly team on a locum basis.

Our client is looking for someone who can help them navigate the processes and complexities of obtaining passports and/or British citizenship for children in care. Obtaining passports and citizenship for children in care can be quite difficult and lengthy due to missing documentation and complex embassy requirements, which vary country to country.

This role would be well-suited to a lawyer or legal professional from a immigration law background. Our client is seeking someone who can work with the social care team and use their legal knowledge to resolve these cases, streamline processes, make applications and help to upskill the team in this area.

The role is expected to be for a minimum of 6 months and will require some office attendance in West Yorkshire on a hybrid basis.

Part-time and full-time hours are available, with a minimum of 2 working days per week.

We are aiming for a start date sometime in January, however this could be negotiable for the right candidate.

If you are interested in this Immigration Lawyeropportunity, please apply immediately to be considered for short-listing.

Should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying, please do not hesitate to contact Chloë Cameron in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion.

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