Immigration Paralegal

Confidential; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension

22 days annual leave

Birthday leave

Occupational sick pay

Practising certificate fees

Training webinars

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Eye care vouchers

Hybrid working options

Support for solicitor qualification

Career progression opportunities

Professional profile development

Company Medical Cash Plan

Job summary

Duncan Lewis Solicitors in the City of London is seeking three Immigration Paralegals / Caseworkers to join the Immigration Department. This national award-winning firm is known for delivering exceptional immigration services and opportunities to develop expertise.

The roles involve supporting a wide range of immigration matters, including Legal Aid Agency funded and private client cases, meeting clients, preparing applications, and assisting at hearings.

Qualifications

• Law degree required; strong academic background.
• IAAS Level 1 accreditation desirable for IAAS.
• Experience as Immigration Paralegal/Caseworker/Advisor.
• Experience handling publicly funded immigration matters.
• Strong understanding and practical application of UK Immigration Law.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently while seeking guidance when needed.
• Professional, self-motivated, and team-oriented.
• Commercial awareness and promoting the firm's services.
• Strong IT skills: MS Office and document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Support clients across a broad range of immigration matters.
• Assist with Legal Aid Agency funded and private client cases.
• Meet with clients, take instructions, and prepare cases.
• Manage client correspondence and case communications.
• Prepare and submit Legal Aid Agency funding applications.
• Draft legal documents, witness statements, and bundles.
• Prepare immigration applications, representation letters, and forms.
• Attend client conferences, tribunals, and hearings where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate time recording and billing procedures.
• Ensure file management and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Independent worker

Team player

Commercial awareness

Client service focus

Education

Law degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

Job description

Role: Immigration Paralegal / Caseworker (x 3) - City of London

Duncan Lewis Solicitors is seeking motivated and talented Immigration Paralegals / Caseworkers to join our highly regarded Immigration Department in the City of London. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career with one of the UK's leading law firms, recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners as a top-tier immigration practice and awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 LexisNexis Awards and the 2023 Modern Law Awards.

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in the City of London, Duncan Lewis Solicitors is a national, award-winning, paperless law firm with over 500 professionals nationwide. With one of the UK's largest immigration law practices, we are committed to delivering exceptional legal services while staying true to our ethos: "We give people a voice."

Joining Duncan Lewis means becoming part of a diverse, supportive and forward-thinking organisation where you will have the opportunity to develop your expertise alongside some of the UK's leading immigration law specialists.

Duties and responsibilities

As an Immigration Paralegal, you will play a key role in supporting clients through a broad range of immigration matters, including both Legal Aid Agency funded and private client cases.

• Reporting directly to the Department Director.
• Assisting with a wide range of 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.

Experience and qualifications

To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate a genuine passion for immigration law and a commitment to delivering exceptional client service.

• A strong academic background with a Law degree.
• Immigration Caseworker with IAAS Level 1 accreditation desirable.
• Previous experience working as an Immigration Paralegal, Caseworker, or Immigration Advisor.
• Experience handling publicly funded immigration matters.
• Strong understanding and practical application of UK Immigration Law.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently while recognising when to seek guidance.
• Professional, self-motivated, and team-oriented approach.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to promote the firm's services.
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support your professional development, wellbeing, and work-life balance, including:

• Competitive salary with structured pay review process
• Company pension scheme
• 22 days annual leave, increasing with length of service
• Additional birthday leave
• Occupational sick pay
• Payment of practising certificate and relevant professional membership fees
• Access to extensive e-library resources and training webinars
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing support
• Employee referral scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Enhanced family-friendly benefits
• DBS checks paid by the Company
• Flexible and hybrid working options, including part-time arrangements where appropriate
• Support for solicitor qualification and SQE1 examinations
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Support for industry recognition, awards, and professional profile development
• Company Medical Cash Plan

Subject to eligibility and Company policy.

Company culture

Duncan Lewis Solicitors is more than just a law firm. We are a nationally recognised organisation committed to excellence, diversity, and social justice.

We have been named among The Times Best Law Firms, awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 LexisNexis Awards and the 2023 Modern Law Awards, and have maintained Investors in People Gold Accreditation for over 15 years.

Our Immigration Department is recognised as a market leader, with over 160 specialist immigration lawyers nationwide handling matters ranging from business immigration and nationality applications to asylum, human rights, trafficking, and domestic abuse cases. We are proud to represent vulnerable individuals and ensure access to justice regardless of their circumstances.

At Duncan Lewis, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where all employees can thrive and where our workforce reflects the diverse communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer.

Join Duncan Lewis Solicitors and become part of a firm that combines legal excellence with a genuine commitment to making a difference in people's lives.