Immigration Paralegal

Gemini Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London is seeking a dedicated Immigration Paralegal to support its extensive immigration department. The role involves casework, client interactions, and preparing applications to meet legal standards. The ideal candidate should have a law degree, legal experience, and a strong understanding of immigration laws. This position offers an attractive salary, a supportive team environment, and opportunities for hybrid working.

Benefits

Attractive salary package

Supportive team environment

Real prospects for promotion

Hybrid working policy

Qualifications

• Demonstrate passion and experience in publicly funded Immigration Law.
• Strong academic background with a Law degree.
• Legal experience as an Immigration Paralegal/Advisor.

Responsibilities

• Report directly to Department Director.
• Assist with casework in various Immigration matters.
• Prepare applications to meet Home Office requirements.

Skills

Passion for Immigration Law

Law degree

Legal experience as an Immigration Paralegal

Understanding of Immigration Laws

Business acumen

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

IT skills (Microsoft Office)

Education

Law degree

Job description

Role: Immigration Paralegal

Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated Immigration Paralegal for highly sought permanent position.

Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales.

Immigration Department Background:

Our client has one of the largest legal aid immigration law practices in the UK and are ranked and recommended as a top-tier practice by The Legal 500 directory for their services including business immigration, human rights, appeals, and overstay.

The immigration team offers a wide range of services to foreign nationals and families seeking to enter, remain, or settle in the UK. With over 160 specialist immigration lawyers nationwide, the department brings exceptional expertise to all immigration matters.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Report directly to Department Director
• Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills, and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needs
• Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of Immigration matters
• Attending clients, taking instructions, and preparing cases
• Dealing with correspondence
• Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency
• Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence
• Preparing applications to meet Home Office requirements
• Attending conferences and court
• Maintaining accurate time costing procedures
• Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor
• Ensuring compliance with file management

Key Skills Required:

• Demonstrate passion and experience in a broad range of publicly funded Immigration Law
• A strong academic background with a Law degree
• Legal experience as an Immigration Paralegal/Advisor
• Clear understanding and application of Immigration Laws
• Business acumen and the ability to market the Company
• Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people
• Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative
• Committed team player, self-motivated, and professional
• Excellent IT Skills - familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills

The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve.

We offer an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment, and real prospects for promotion. The Company will allow Hybrid-working in accordance with the company policy.