Immigration Solicitor

Law Staff Legal Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputed law firm in East London is seeking a Private Immigration Solicitor to manage a varied caseload involving nationality, asylum, and complex immigration matters. The role demands strong client care and appeals experience. The firm offers a competitive salary of around £40,000, alongside a benefits package including ongoing training, generous holiday allowance, and opportunities for career progression in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Ongoing training and development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with strong experience in immigration and asylum cases.
• Experience handling complex immigration and asylum applications.
• Proven track record in managing a full caseload independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full private immigration caseload from instruction to conclusion.
• Handle complex immigration applications, including nationality and asylum matters.
• Prepare and conduct immigration appeals.

Skills

Excellent drafting skills

Advocacy skills

Client care skills

Ability to manage caseload independently

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive

Immigration & Asylum Accreditation

Job description

Our client is seeking a Private Immigration Solicitor to join their established team based in East London. This is an excellent opportunity for a Private Immigration Solicitor to handle a varied and complex caseload including nationality, asylum and immigration matters, with a strong focus on appeals work. The role offers a salary of c£40,000, along with a benefits package, ongoing training, and long‑term career progression.

About the Firm

My client is a well‑established law firm with a strong reputation in private immigration work. The firm is known for handling complex and sensitive cases and provides a supportive working environment with experienced supervision and clear progression opportunities.

Private Immigration Solicitor — Position Overview

You will manage a busy private immigration caseload, handling complex applications and appeals across a wide range of immigration and asylum matters. The role requires a confident practitioner who can work independently while delivering high standards of client care.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a full private immigration caseload from instruction to conclusion.
• Handle complex immigration applications, including nationality and asylum matters.
• Prepare and conduct immigration appeals.
• Draft detailed representations, witness statements and legal submissions.
• Advise clients on immigration options, risks and outcomes.
• Liaise with courts, tribunals, Home Office and counsel as required.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive, or experienced Immigration Caseworker.
• Immigration & Asylum Accreditation (would be a benefit).
• Strong experience handling complex immigration and asylum cases.
• Appeals experience essential.
• Excellent drafting, advocacy and client care skills.
• Ability to manage caseload independently in a fast‑paced environment.

Benefits

• c£40,000 salary (dependent on experience).
• Pension scheme.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Supportive team environment with progression opportunities.

If you’re a Private Immigration Solicitor ready for your next step, apply today. Alternatively, contact Marcus Stevens at Law Staff quoting reference 37588.