Legal Assistant (Immigration)

UK Visas; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable immigration firm in West Sussex seeks a Legal Assistant to support its Immigration team. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for a graduate with a strong academic background in law. The role offers structured development, training to achieve Level 1 IAA accreditation, and exposure to various immigration casework. The firm promotes a collaborative environment and encourages proactive engagement with clients. A competitive salary range of £28,000 to £30,000 per annum is offered.

Benefits

Structured development program

Support for IAA accreditation

Collaborative team environment

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Interest in immigration law is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day case handling.
• Liaise with clients to progress immigration matters.
• Monitor key dates and deadlines.
• Proofread documents for accuracy.
• Conduct legal research.
• Draft client care letters and invoices.
• Support administration and filing of casework.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Time management

Motivated and proactive

Legal research

Education

Final-year student or graduate with at least a 2:1

Job description

Legal Assistant (Immigration) Horsham, West Sussex Full Time, Office-Based £28,000 £30,000 per annum

Looking to launch your legal career in immigration law with a firm that genuinely invests in its people?

Our client is a long-established and highly reputable immigration firm based in West Sussex, conveniently located close to Horsham Station with direct rail links to Croydon and London.

They are a small, busy practice with several hundred corporate clients of varying sizes and a large number of individual clients, most of whom they have worked with for many years.

They are now seeking a Legal Assistant to join their Immigration team, an excellent opportunity for a graduate to kick start their legal career, gain hands on experience in immigration law, and achieve Level 1 IAA accreditation within their first year.

What s in it for you?

• A permanent, full-time role within a respected immigration practice
• Structured development within immigration law
• Support to achieve Level 1 IAA accreditation within your first year
• Exposure to both corporate and private immigration casework
• A collaborative, professional team environment
• Competitive salary of £28,000 £30,000

Are you the right person for the job?

You may be a strong fit if you:

• Are a final-year student with a predicted 2:1 or First, or a graduate with at least a 2:1
• Have an interest in immigration law (previous experience or knowledge is desirable but not essential)
• Demonstrate excellent attention to detail and high levels of productivity
• Are highly motivated, resourceful, and proactive
• Can manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Communicate confidently and professionally with clients and colleagues
• Have excellent written and spoken English
• Are well organised, with strong time and workload management skills
• Have a calm, confident, and articulate telephone manner
• Embrace company culture and team values

What will your role look like?

As a junior team member working under direct supervision, you will provide both fee-earning and administrative support to the Immigration team, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard. Responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with day-to-day case handling
• Liaising with clients professionally to progress immigration matters
• Monitoring key dates and deadlines (including visa expiry dates and submissions)
• Proofreading documents for accuracy and Home Office compliance
• Conducting legal research and keeping up to date with immigration law changes
• Handling website enquiries and drafting responses
• Drafting client care letters and invoices using the CRM and Practice Management system
• Supporting billing, administration, and filing of completed casework
• Assisting with maintaining templates, precedents, and internal guidance notes
• Contributing to process improvements to enhance efficiency and client experience
• Participating in LinkedIn and wider social media networking

This job description outlines the main duties of the role and is not exhaustive. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as required.

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