At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in case processing and maintain case files for US immigration matters.
- Company: Fragomen provides consular and substantive US immigration assistance for diverse clients.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, and 25 days annual leave.
- Other info: This is a full-time, 6-month fixed term contract based in London, UK.
- Why this job: Join a dedicated team focused on exceptional client service in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Strong client-facing experience and ability to manage a high volume case load required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Team: Consular & Document Practice (CADP)
Contract: Full-time, 6 Month Fixed Term Contract
Office Location: London, UK (other locations will be considered)
The Role
Reporting to a Manager or Supervising Paralegal, this role will assist in case processing (reviewing and preparing forms, support letters and Firm correspondence) and assist in the maintenance of case files within the team. They will help maintain a moderate level of cases under supervision.
What Your Day Will Look Like
- Perform intake of cases once assigned and ensure case is correctly set up on Connect
- Preparation of petition-based US immigration matters including family and business immigration cases, including legal drafting
- Preparation of US consular cases, including non-immigrant and immigrant visa matters
- Maintain client contact information
- Keeps Associates aware of the progress of matters to manage expectations, and informs of conflicting priorities/requesting assistance as problems arise / informing of current capacity
- Take on additional projects as required
The Team
The Fragomen Consular Practice team provides consular and substantive US immigration assistance for both stand‑alone cases and as part of a larger immigration application process. The team offers client‑centric service for complex and sensitive immigration matters while also maximising efficiencies, ensuring ownership of work and empowering team members to design work practices to meet client expectations. The team also builds partnerships with Fragomen teams across the US to support a diverse and exciting range of clients.
What we are looking for
- Strong background in a client facing role
- Experience in managing a high volume case load
- Ability to develop strong working relationships with team members
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Able to plan workload often with conflicting deadlines, able to meet deadlines and priorities for own work, considering delivery expectations and agreed client service standards
- Accurate work style; focus on details
What We Offer
A career at Fragomen will provide you with the opportunity to work in an exciting environment for a broad range of clients, where no two days will be the same. You will face interesting challenges, and will work with dedicated, friendly and ambitious people, where providing exceptional client service is at the core of what we do. We are extremely proud of our workforce at Fragomen, and we are fully committed to providing equal opportunities.
At Fragomen, we value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your well‑being and professional growth. Our UK offerings include:
- Competitive Salary: We offer salaries that reflect your skills and experience
- Health and Wellness: A comprehensive employee assistance programme, gym discounts, medical insurance, Headspace membership and wellbeing platforms
- Lifestyle and Savings: Discount platforms, cycle to work scheme, electric car lease scheme, season ticket loans and family support resources
- Protection and Security: Life assurance, group income protection and a workplace pension scheme including a 5% employer contribution
- Time Away from Work: 25 days annual leave, + bank holidays and 3 personal leave days. Enhanced family leave policies, volunteering days and birthday leave
- Professional Development: Access to our e‑learning platform, mentoring schemes and training bursaries (where applicable)
- Hybrid Work Arrangements: The Firm operates a global hybrid working policy which supports flexibility. Depending on your role, you can agree with your manager a minimum of two days per week working in your local office. Flexibility is important, and additional days in the office may be required based on your role, and / or team and business need
Fragomen is committed to promoting equal opportunities for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, heritage, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or intersex status. All offers and/or employment contracts are contingent upon the successful completion of the Firm’s pre‑employment screening process. This process may include verifying the candidate’s identity, confirming legal authorization to work in the offered position’s location, and conducting a comprehensive background check, where permitted by local regulations.
US Immigration Consultant (6 Month Fixed Term Contract) employer: Fragomen
At Fragomen, you will work with a friendly and ambitious team dedicated to client service. Located in London, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including gym discounts and a workplace pension scheme with a 5% employer contribution. Our commitment to equal opportunities ensures a diverse and inclusive workplace.
