Immigration Solicitor

Law Staff Legal Recruitment; Walthamstow; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm specializing in immigration is seeking a Private Immigration Solicitor to manage a complex caseload involving nationality, asylum, and appeals work. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in immigration law and excellent client care skills. The role offers a salary around £40,000, a generous benefits package, and opportunities for ongoing training and development. If you are ready for your next career step, this is a chance to join a supportive team in East London.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Immigration & Asylum Accreditation is a benefit.
• Strong experience in handling complex immigration cases.
• Experience with appeals is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a busy 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.

Skills

Excellent drafting skills

Advocacy skills

Client care skills

Ability to manage caseload independently

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive

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.