Immigration Solicitor - IAAS level 2

TN United Kingdom; Swansea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Immigration Solicitor to join their top-tier team in Swansea. This role involves managing complex immigration cases, supervising a dedicated team, and contributing to training and development. The firm is recognized for its commitment to diversity and excellence, offering a supportive environment for career progression. With a focus on sensitive cases and a proactive approach to client care, this is an exciting opportunity for a motivated legal professional to make a significant impact in the field of immigration law.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Career progression opportunities

Recognition and legal awards support

Qualifications

• Experience in immigration law with a focus on asylum and human rights.
• Strong supervisory skills with a proactive approach to team management.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of immigration work, providing technical guidance.
• Supervise Solicitors and contribute to training and development.

Skills

Law Society Immigration & Asylum Law Accreditation

Client care and communication skills

Valid Practising Certificate

Supervisory experience

Knowledge of publicly funded immigration work

Advocacy experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

Document management software

Job description

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Immigration Solicitor - IAAS level 2, Swansea

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Client:

Duncan Lewis Solicitors

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

074262210410

Job Views:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

About Duncan Lewis Solicitors:

Regulated by the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London, with offices nationwide. Recognized by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK as a top-tier law firm, we pride ourselves on professionalism and dedication. We are a paperless, hybrid-working firm with over 500 personnel, serving clients in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages.

We are the largest provider of publicly funded legal services in the UK and have a growing private client practice. Our accolades include Law Firm of the Year 2024 and 2023, inclusion in the Times 200 Best Law Firms, and awards for diversity and excellence. Our firm is committed to training, diversity, and inclusion.

Immigration Department:

Our immigration team is one of the largest in the UK, ranked as a top-tier practice by The Legal 500. We handle a broad spectrum of immigration law, including asylum, human rights, nationality, and business immigration. With over 160 specialists, our team has extensive experience in complex cases, including appeals in higher courts, and is renowned for handling sensitive cases involving victims of trafficking, torture, and domestic abuse.

Main Responsibilities:

• Report to the Department Director
• Manage all aspects of immigration work, providing technical guidance
• Supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors, and Caseworkers
• Contribute to training and development
• Handle cases including detention, trafficking, asylum, entry clearance, and judicial reviews
• Prepare funding applications and legal documents
• Attend conferences and court proceedings
• Support business development and marketing efforts

Key Skills Required:

• Law Society Immigration & Asylum Law Accreditation (desirable)
• Excellent client care and communication skills
• Valid Practising Certificate
• Supervisory experience and ability to meet KPIs
• Proactive approach and team player
• Knowledge of publicly funded immigration work and private cases
• Advocacy experience (advantageous)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management

What We Offer:

• Supportive team environment
• Career progression opportunities
• Recognition and legal awards support