Immigration Paralegal & Casework Specialist

GEMINI RECRUITMENT SERVICES LTD; Essex; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Gemini Recruitment Services Ltd is seeking two Immigration Paralegals for the Wethersfield IRC, Braintree, Essex. You will join a respected Immigration Department to support a wide range of matters, including publicly funded and private client work, with mentoring from senior lawyers.

Based in Wethersfield, with periodic attendance at the London City office for training and collaboration, the role requires a proactive, client-focused approach and solid knowledge of UK immigration law.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Law degree and be eligible to work in the UK.
• IAAS Level 1 or 2 accreditation or willingness to undertake and achieve accreditation.
• Experience as an Immigration Paralegal/Advisor with a strong grasp of immigration law.

Responsibilities

• Report directly to Department Director and support Immigration Department.
• Handle a range of immigration matters including LAA Funded and Private client work.
• Attend clients, take instructions and prepare cases.
• Deal with correspondence and manage funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency.
• Prepare draft documents including witness statements and evidence packages.
• Prepare Home Office applications (forms, index of documents, representations).
• Attend conferences and court when required.
• Maintain accurate time costing procedures and file management.

Skills

Immigration law

Client care

Communication

Time management

Team player

IT skills

Advocacy

Education

Law degree

IAAS Level 1/2 accreditation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gemini Recruitment Services Ltd is seeking two Immigration Paralegals for the Wethersfield IRC, Braintree, Essex. You will join a respected Immigration Department to support a wide range of matters, including publicly funded and private client work, with mentoring from senior lawyers.

Based in Wethersfield, with periodic attendance at the London City office for training and collaboration, the role requires a proactive, client-focused approach and solid knowledge of UK immigration law.