Role: Immigration Paralegals (x2) | Wethersfield IRC, Braintree, Essex
Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client's accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm.
Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
About the Role:
A leading law firm is seeking dedicated Immigration Paralegals / Caseworkers to join its highly regarded Immigration Department. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a recognised legal practice with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality immigration and asylum services.
The successful candidates will be based at Wethersfield IRC, providing support on a wide range of immigration matters, including both publicly funded and private client work.
Based in Wethersfield, Braintree, Essex, this role offers the opportunity to be part of a highly regarded Immigration team, with periodic attendance at the firm's London City office (approximately once every fortnight) for mentoring, training, and collaborative working.
Immigration Department Background:
Our client's Immigration lawyers have an established reputation in acting for high net worth individuals, new and established business men and women, and innovative and skilled individuals under the Tier 1 visa categories. The department has a number of highly skilled lawyers who have trained as barristers, and undertake complex appeal cases up to the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court.
The department offers a wide range of services to European Economic Area (EEA) and non-EEA individuals and families wishing to enter, remain, or settle in the UK.
In addition, our client's Immigration department is renowned for their extensive experience in Asylum claims and challenging human rights violations for unaccompanied minors and victims of torture, trafficking, and domestic abuse. In these cases, our client's practitioners are committed to assisting no matter their individual client's circumstance.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Report directly to Department Director
Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients' needs
Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of Immigration matters (LAA Funded and Private client work) as well as undertaking your own advocacy
Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases
Dealing with correspondence
Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency,
Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence
Preparing applications to meet Home Office requirements (incl drafting application forms, index of documents and letters of representations)
Attending conferences and court
Maintaining accurate time costing procedures
Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly
Ensuring compliance with file management.
Key Skills Required:
Demonstrate passion and experience in a broad range of publicly funded Immigration Law
A strong academic background with a Law degree
Possess IAAS Level 1 or 2 accreditation, or demonstrate a willingness to undertake and achieve accreditation.
Legal experience as an Immigration Paralegal/Advisor
Clear understanding and application of Immigration Laws
Business acumen and the ability to market the Company
Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people
Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance
Committed team player, self -motivated and professional
Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills
This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required.
The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve.
Equality and Diversity:
The firm is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity and inclusion. Applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of background.
About Gemini Recruitment:
Gemini Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment agency focusing on the placement of Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals, and Legal Support Staff throughout the UK legal market.
The recruitment process will comply with GDPR and all applicable legislation. Background checks, including DBS checks, may be undertaken to assess eligibility and suitability for the role.
Apply Now:
If you are looking to further your career within a respected and supportive legal practice committed to developing future legal professionals, we would like to hear from you.
Apply today to be considered for this exciting Immigration Paralegal opportunity based at Wethersfield IRC, near Braintree Essex.
Immigration Paralegal in Braintree employer: Gemini Recruitment
As a leading law firm recognised in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, we offer Immigration Solicitors a dynamic work environment in London, where they can thrive professionally while making a meaningful impact on clients' lives. Our supportive culture fosters collaboration and growth, providing ample opportunities for training and career advancement, alongside a competitive salary package and the flexibility of hybrid working. Join us to be part of a team that is dedicated to excellence and committed to serving diverse communities with compassion and expertise.
