Paralegal - Legal Administrator

Are you a paralegal or recent legal graduate looking for a permanent paralegal or legal administrator role in London, Manchester or Birmingham? Do you speak any of the following languages fluently? Turkish, Mandarin, Vietnamese, Cantonese, Burmese, Tagalog. If so, our global legal client is keen to hear from you! Sponsorship is available for candidates that have at least 1 year visa currently - ideal for people with a graduate visa.

We are representing an ambitious IAA-regulated law firm, who are looking to hire a Paralegal or legal administrator to join their thriving Immigration teams in London, Manchester or Birmingham. This client is known for its strong focus on immigration law and its commitment to delivering exceptional client service. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven and detail-oriented Paralegal or Legal Administrator to contribute to the firm's continued growth and success.

The successful candidate will have the chance to work on a diverse range of immigration matters, gain valuable practical experience, and be part of a collaborative and supportive team environment. If you have a passion for immigration law and a desire to work in a dynamic, client-focused firm, we encourage you to APPLY NOW for this exceptional opportunity.

What does the Immigration team look like? They are a friendly team, focused on serving our clients with compassion with the best legal advice and work. They work on all the immigration applications - Application for entry clearance or leave to enter to the UK, Leave to Remain in the UK, Nationality and Citizenship, Asylum & Human rights cases, Business Immigration and other various areas. They pride themselves as one of the best human rights claim firms across the UK and also manage to get other complex immigration cases granted. Their skills and expertise with immigration law has led them to expand into 3 cities within 4 years from the inception of the firm. They work as a team, support, help and appreciate each other.

What would you be expected to do?

• Compile legal bundles efficiently.
• Ensure compliance standards are met and maintained.
• Handle printing, scanning, and general administrative duties for the solicitor.
• Provide casework and advocacy services to clients of the firm in all aspects of immigration law.
• Assist clients in liaising with other people and organisations to resolve their immigration issues where possible.
• Offer advice as part of our services and schedule follow-up appointments when necessary.
• Participate in outreach efforts to solicit new clients for the firm.
• Ensure prompt billings on case files.
• Manage a caseload of files independently.
• Submit visa or leave-to-remain applications across all areas of immigration law.
• Lodge appeal notices and prepare appeal grounds.
• Handle bail applications.
• Prepare and submit settlement applications.
• Process business Immigration applications.
• Handle asylum claims.
• Represent clients in correspondence with UKVI and during UKVI interviews.
• Stay updated on changes in relevant legislation.
• Undertake necessary training to maintain standards required by IAA.

The above serves as a guide and is not an exhaustive list. There are other areas of responsibilities that you are expected to cover but may not be listed here.

What we expect you to have?

• A recent law graduate or at least 1 year of experience in a legal administration or paralegal role, preferably in immigration law and a law degree (preferred).
• Professionalism, good quality of service and a 'can do' attitude.
• Willingness and ability to understand immigration law and the requirements for various types of applications and visas.
• Attention to detail and high level of productivity, managing an average of 30 cases independently.
• Flexibility and initiative regarding assignments for self and team, meeting assigned deadlines and reporting case progress and status updates to supervisors on a timely basis.
• Multitasking in a fast-paced working environment with competing demands.
• Ability to develop strong working relationships with team members.
• Ability to learn from both positive and negative experiences and adapts accordingly.
• Proficiency in both written and verbal communications when communicating within the firm and when representing the firm to clients and related organisations.
• Proficiency in English and Turkish.

Benefits:

• Private medical insurance
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Employee mentoring programme

If you are a recent law graduate or have some legal administration or paralegal experience and speak one of the languages listed above, APPLY NOW for immediate consideration!

Advancing People Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer and acts as both an Employment Business and Employment Agency.