Paralegal / Caseworker / NQ Solicitor in London

📣 We’re Hiring: Paralegal or NQ Solicitor – Immigration, Public Law & Litigation

Burney Legal | London | Full-time | On-site

💷 Salary: Competitive

🗓 Start Date: ASAP (flexible)

Burney Legal is expanding and we’re seeking a Paralegal OR Newly Qualified Solicitor to join our Immigration & Public Law team. This is a rare opportunity to gain hands-on exposure to Judicial Reviews, sponsor-licence challenges, complex immigration matters, family/human-rights work, and civil/commercial disputes from the outset.

We welcome applicants at different stages of their legal careers. Responsibilities will be tailored to experience, and training and supervision will be provided where needed.

🏛 About Burney Legal

Burney Legal is a specialist immigration and public law firm known for handling complex, high-stakes cases, including judicial reviews, sponsor-licence revocations, Skilled Worker compliance issues, family/human-rights applications, and a range of civil and commercial disputes. We’re a collaborative, supportive team working in a fast-paced environment where initiative and clear communication are valued.

🔍 Key Responsibilities

Depending on experience, you will assist with:

Public Law & Judicial Review

• Drafting Pre-Action Protocol letters, grounds for Judicial Review, witness statements & evidence bundles
• Preparing N244, N461, N463 and urgent injunction/relief applications
• Liaising with the Government Legal Department and courts
• Legal research on case law, Home Office guidance, and public law principles

Immigration

• Handling Skilled Worker, Sponsor Licence, long residence & human-rights routes
• Preparing Appendix FM and 10-year/5-year route applications
• Preparing Applications for Naturalisation and Indefinite Leave to Remain
• Building comprehensive evidence bundles and drafting strong legal representations

Sponsor Licence & Compliance

• Assisting businesses with licence applications, HR compliance, and revocation challenges

Litigation Support

• Assisting with director/shareholder disputes, breach-of-contract issues, and general civil claims

Case Management

• Client communication, file management, evidence collation, Ce-File submissions
• Preparing bills of costs and negotiating following consent orders

💡 What We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from:

• Experienced Paralegals with immigration, public law or litigation exposure
• NQ Solicitors looking to specialise in immigration & public law

You should have:

• Strong drafting and analytical skills
• Excellent organisation and time-management
• Clear, confident communication and strong client-care instincts
• Ability to work under pressure and handle deadlines
• Ce-File familiarity (advantageous)

🎓 Qualifications

• Paralegals: Law degree required; LPC/SQE desirable
• NQ Solicitors: England & Wales qualified
• Prior immigration or litigation experience preferred

✨ What We Offer

• Exposure to some of the most complex and challenging immigration/JR work in the sector
• Real responsibility from day one with close supervision
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for career development and increased responsibility
• 💷 Salary: Competitive
• 📍 This is a fully on-site role at our London office due to the nature of the work and required collaboration

📩 To Apply

Send your CV and a cover letter (maximum two pages) to:

Subject: “Application – Paralegal/NQ – [Your Name]”