Paralegal

York Solicitors; Ilford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace pension with employer’scon-

Visa sponsorship may be available

Job summary

York Solicitors, based in Ilford, seeks a Paralegal to support immigration, conveyancing, and other practice areas. You will conduct legal research, draft documents, and prepare applications and bundles under supervision, helping progress property transactions and manage case files and deadlines.

The role requires an LLB or SQE1, at least one year in immigration law and conveyancing, fluent English, and knowledge of relevant rules.

Qualifications

• An LLB degree or successful completion of SQE1.
• At least one year's practical experience in immigration law and conveyancing within a UK law firm.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Fluency in at least two South Asian languages (Tamil, Hindi, Urdu or Sinhalese; Tamil and Sinhalese preferred).
• Good working knowledge of the Immigration Rules, Civil Procedure Rules and Family Procedure Rules.
• Strong legal research, drafting and organisational skills.
• Good IT skills and experience using legal case management systems.
• Ability to work independently under supervision and manage multiple matters efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Immigration law: experience preparing and submitting immigration applications, including Skilled Worker visas, spouse and family visas, ILR, naturalisation, asylum and human rights applications, appeals and administrative reviews.
• Asylum and Human Rights: experience preparing asylum claims, witness statements, legal representations, appeal bundles and supporting evidence.
• Family law: assisting with divorce applications, financial remedy matters, child arrangements and other family law proceedings.
• Civil litigation: drafting legal correspondence, court applications, witness statements and preparing court bundles.
• Conveyancing: handling residential and commercial conveyancing matters, including property purchases and sales, reviewing title documents, raising enquiries, preparing reports on title, SDLT returns and Land Registry applications.
• Case management: ability to manage client files, prepare legal documents, communicate with clients and meet deadlines.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting

Time management

Independent work

Education

LLB or SQE1

Tools

Legal case management systems

Job description

Location: Ilford, London
Contract: Permanent, full-time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Salary: £33,500 to £41,700 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications

Job Summary

York Solicitors is an SRA-regulated firm advising individuals and businesses in immigration, family, civil litigation and conveyancing matters. As a Paralegal, you will carry out legal work under the supervision of the firm’s solicitors. This includes legal research, drafting, preparing applications and bundles, progressing property transactions, and managing case files and deadlines. Around 80% of our clients are of South Asian heritage. You will help them give clear instructions and progress their matters accurately and on time.

Key Responsibilities and Experience

• Immigration Law: Experience preparing and submitting immigration applications, including Skilled Worker visas, spouse and family visas, Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), naturalisation, asylum and human rights applications, appeals and administrative reviews.
• Asylum and Human Rights: Experience preparing asylum claims, witness statements, legal representations, appeal bundles and supporting evidence.
• Family Law: Experience assisting with divorce applications, financial remedy matters, child arrangements and other family law proceedings.
• Civil Litigation: Experience drafting legal correspondence, court applications, witness statements and preparing court bundles.
• Conveyancing: Experience handling residential and commercial conveyancing matters, including property purchases and sales, reviewing title documents, raising enquiries, preparing reports on title, SDLT returns and Land Registry applications.
• Case Management: Ability to manage client files, prepare legal documents, communicate with clients and meet deadlines.

Requirements

• An LLB degree or successful completion of SQE1.
• At least one year's practical experience in immigration law and conveyancing within a UK law firm.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Fluency in at least two South Asian language, such as Tamil, Hindi, Urdu or Sinhalese (Tamil and Sinhalese Preferably).
• Good working knowledge of the Immigration Rules, Civil Procedure Rules and Family Procedure Rules.
• Strong legal research, drafting and organisational skills.
• Good IT skills and experience using legal case management systems.
• Ability to work independently under supervision and manage multiple matters efficiently.

What we offer

• A positive and supportive working environment.
• Clear career progression within the firm.
• Supervision and training from experienced solicitors.
• Opportunities for professional development, including support towards qualification as a solicitor.
• Workplace pension with employer contributions.
• Exposure to a varied caseload across four practice areas.
• Visa sponsorship may be available for the right candidate.

Pay: £33,500.00-£41,700.00 per year

QWE

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