Immigration Solicitor

VanRath; Belfast; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in Belfast is seeking a Newly Qualified Immigration Solicitor to manage legal aid immigration cases. This role provides hands-on experience in handling applications, appeals, and tribunal hearings, while offering support to junior colleagues and fostering a collaborative environment. Applicants must have legal aid experience, be organized, and possess strong client care skills. This position promises an excellent salary and a chance for professional growth within a supportive team.

Benefits

Collaborative culture

Opportunities for professional growth

Excellent salary

Qualifications

• Must be a Newly Qualified Solicitor in Northern Ireland.
• Experience handling legal aid immigration matters required.
• Must demonstrate strong legal knowledge and client care skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseload of legal aid immigration matters.
• Draft and review legal documents and correspondence.
• Prepare for hearings and represent clients in tribunals.

Skills

Legal aid experience

Strong legal knowledge

Client care skills

Organised

Proactive

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Newly Qualified Solicitor in Northern Ireland

Job description

Newly Qualified Immigration Solicitor
Location: Belfast / County Antrim
Salary: Excellent

I am delighted to be working with a forward-thinking law firm in Belfast with a reputation for delivering tailored legal solutions and client-focused service. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Newly Qualified Solicitor with legal aid experience to join a supportive immigration team and develop their career.

About the Role

You will manage your own caseload under supervision, handling a range of legal aid immigration matters. This role offers hands‑on experience across applications, appeals, and tribunal hearings, while providing guidance and support to junior colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle legal aid immigration cases from instruction to completion
• Prepare for hearings and represent clients in tribunals
• Draft and review legal documents and correspondence
• Liaise with clients, barristers, and other professionals
• Conduct research to support case strategy
• Support a collaborative team environment and learn from experienced colleagues

Skills & Qualifications

• Newly Qualified Solicitor in Northern Ireland
• Experience handling legal aid immigration matters
• Strong legal knowledge and client care skills
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Committed to providing high‑quality, accessible legal advice

Why Join?

• Work within a respected and supportive immigration team
• Develop expertise in legal aid and complex immigration matters
• Collaborative culture with opportunities for professional growth
• Excellent salary

For further information on this job, or any other Legal job in Belfast or Northern Ireland, apply via the link or contact Ciaran Gallagher for a confidential chat today.

VANRATH acts as an agency and employment business for permanent recruitment and the supply of temporary workers.