Immigration Paralegal

JMC Legal Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

JMC Legal Recruitment is seeking an Immigration Paralegal in London to support the Immigration Partner and team on corporate and private immigration matters. You will manage your own caseload, draft documentation, liaise with UKVI, and participate in events to support the firm’s growth.

The role requires a law degree, with LPC preferable, and around 2 years of immigration experience. A dynamic, client‑facing environment and career development are on offer.

Qualifications

• Law degree required or equivalent.
• Completion of the LPC preferable.
• 2 years' experience in immigration law, ideally corporate immigration.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit a broad range of corporate and private immigration applications.
• Manage your own caseload and assist with immigration appeals.
• Draft representations and supporting documentation; liaise with UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).
• Attend networking, marketing and business development events.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

IT skills

Client instruction handling

Education

Law degree

LPC preferred

Job description

Immigration Paralegal | London | Legal 500 & Chambers Ranked Firm

Are you an Immigration Paralegal looking to develop your experience across corporate and private immigration matters within a highly regarded London law firm?

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established Immigration team, supporting on a varied caseload of UK immigration and nationality matters, with the opportunity to manage your own files, develop your technical knowledge and gain exposure to complex applications and appeals.

The Firm:

A well-established independent London law firm with a strong reputation across a range of practice areas, combining the quality of a leading City practice with the personalised service of a boutique.

The firm offers a collaborative and approachable working environment, where individuals benefit from close contact with experienced lawyers, early responsibility and opportunities to develop their careers.

The Immigration team is led by a Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked partner, advising a diverse client base ranging from high-net-worth individuals and entrepreneurs to start-ups, SMEs and large international businesses. The team handles complex visa applications, immigration compliance and a broad range of corporate and private immigration matters.

The Role:

This is an opportunity for an Immigration Paralegal to join a well-regarded team, providing support to the Immigration Partner and wider team while managing your own caseload of corporate and private immigration matters.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and submitting a broad range of corporate and private immigration applications, including:
• Global Talent and Innovator Founder visas.
• Skilled Worker, Global Business Mobility and Temporary Worker routes.
• Sponsor Licence applications.
• Married and Unmarried Partner applications.
• EU Settlement Scheme and British citizenship applications.
• Drafting representations and supporting documentation for immigration applications.
• Researching immigration matters and regularly reviewing changes to relevant policies and guidance.
• Responding to telephone and email enquiries, taking instructions from clients and advising on their matters.
• Liaising with UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) where required and arranging biometric appointments.
• Managing your own caseload while providing administrative and research support to the wider team.
• Assisting with immigration appeals, including drafting grounds of appeal and witness statements, completing appeal forms and lodging appeals.
• Preparing and paginating appeal bundles, instructing and liaising with Counsel, and communicating with the relevant courts.
• Maintaining electronic and paper files and undertaking general administrative duties.
• Attending marketing, networking and business development events.

Alongside your fee-earning responsibilities, you will contribute to the smooth running of the team through administrative support and have opportunities to attend networking, marketing and business development events.

Requirements

• Law degree.
• Completion of the Legal Practice Course (LPC) is preferable.
• 2 years experience in immigration law, ideally within a corporate immigration practice.
• Familiarity with UK immigration applications, procedures and relevant policies and guidance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to handle client enquiries and take instructions professionally.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage your own caseload, prioritise competing deadlines and work under pressure.
• Good IT skills and a proactive, detail-oriented approach to work.
• A willingness to contribute to the wider team and participate in networking and business development activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Immigration Paralegal to develop their expertise across corporate and private immigration, gain responsibility for their own caseload and build their career within a respected London practice.