Immigration Solicitor

WPC Lawyers; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

WPC Lawyers in London is seeking a qualified Solicitor to lead UK immigration matters, providing expert advice on visas, asylum claims, sponsorship licensing, and settlement applications.

You will prepare applications, represent clients at tribunals when needed, supervise junior colleagues, and help the firm deliver high-quality, client-focused service. The role requires staying up-to-date with immigration law and managing a diverse caseload with careful attention to deadlines.

Formación

• A UK Solicitor with a valid practicing certificate.
• 3+ years of PQE in UK immigration law, including visas, asylum, sponsorship licensing and settlements.
• Excellent drafting and legal research skills.
• Proven ability to manage a varied caseload independently, with deadlines and high-quality work.
• Strong advocacy skills with tribunal/appeals experience (Judicial Review).
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to provide empathetic client service.
• Experience with paper and digital file management systems (Clio, Leap).

Responsabilidades

• Provide expert advice on UK immigration law to clients.
• Prepare and submit detailed Home Office applications and other authorities' submissions.
• Represent clients in immigration tribunals and appeals when required.
• Stay updated on legislative and regulatory developments.
• Draft and review witness statements, evidence, and submissions.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships with professional service.
• Supervise junior colleagues and provide leadership across the firm.
• Manage a diverse caseload, meeting deadlines and quality standards.

Conocimientos

Advocacy skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Legal drafting

Legal research

Caseload management

Leadership

Educación

Solicitor qualification in the UK

3+ PQE in UK immigration law

Valid practicing certificate

Herramientas

Clio

Leap

Descripción del empleo

• Provide expert advice to clients on all aspects of UK immigration law, including visa applications, asylum claims, sponsorship licensing, and settlement applications.
• Prepare and submit detailed applications to the Home Office and other relevant authorities with precision and adherence to regulatory standards.
• Represent clients effectively in immigration tribunals and appeals, if required.
• Stay abreast of legislative and regulatory developments in immigration law to ensure accurate and up-to-date advice.
• Draft and review legal documents such as witness statements, supporting evidence, and appeal submissions.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships by delivering professional, empathetic, and client-focused service.
• Collaborate and supervise junior colleagues in the legal department and provide leadership across the firm to provide comprehensive legal solutions.
• Manage a diverse caseload efficiently, ensuring all deadlines and quality standards are consistently met.

Qualification:

• A qualified Solicitor in the UK, with a valid practicing certificate.
• 3+ PQE demonstrated experience in UK immigration law, including visa applications, asylum claims, sponsorship licensing, and settlement applications.
• Excellent drafting and legal research skills.
• Proven ability to manage a varied caseload independently, meeting deadlines and maintaining high standards of quality.
• Strong advocacy skills and experience representing clients in immigration tribunals and appeals (Judicial Review).
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to provide empathetic and professional client service.
• Paper based file management and digital file management system, e.g., Clio, Leap.