Role: ImmigrationParalegal / Caseworker
LeadinglawfirmlookingtorecruitdedicatedImmigrationParalegalsforhighlysoughtpermanentposition.
GeminiRecruitmentarecurrentlypartneringwithalargeandestablishedlawfirm.Ourclientservescorporateentitiesandprivateindividualsinover25practiceareasfromofficesthroughoutLondonandacrossEnglandandWales.Ourclient’saccomplishmentsareacknowledgedandrecommendedinTheLegal500andChambersandPartners,asatoptierfirm.
OurclientholdstheInvestorsinPeopleGoldAccreditationQualityStandardMarkandisLEXCEL,CyberEssentialsPlusandISOaccreditedandregulatedbytheSolicitorsRegulationAuthority.
ImmigrationDepartmentBackground:
Ourclient’sImmigrationlawyershaveanestablishedreputationinactingforhighnetworthindividuals,newandestablishedbusinessmenandwomen,andinnovativeandskilledindividualsundertheTier1visacategories.Thedepartmenthasanumberofhighlyskilledlawyerswhohavetrainedasbarristers,andundertakecomplexappealcasesuptotheCourtofAppealandtheSupremeCourt.
ThedepartmentoffersawiderangeofservicestoEuropeanEconomicArea(EEA)andnon-EEAindividualsandfamilieswishingtoenter,remain,orsettleintheUK.
Inaddition,ourclient’sImmigrationdepartmentisrenownedfortheirextensiveexperienceinAsylumclaimsandchallenginghumanrightsviolationsforunaccompaniedminorsandvictimsoftorture,trafficking,anddomesticabuse.Inthesecases,ourclient’spractitionersarecommittedtoassistingnomattertheirindividualclient’scircumstance.
MainDutiesandResponsibilities:
- ReportdirectlytoDepartmentDirector
- Professionalpro‑activeapproach,strongclientcareskillsandasensitiveandsympatheticunderstandingofclients’needs
- AssistingwithcaseworkincludingdealingwitharangeofImmigrationmatters(LAAFundedandPrivateclientwork)aswellasundertakingyourownadvocacy
- Attendingclients,takinginstructionsandpreparingcases
- Dealingwithcorrespondence
- PreparingandmanagingfundingapplicationstotheLegalAidAgency,
- Preparingdraftdocumentsincludingwitnessstatementsandprocessingevidence
- PreparingapplicationstomeetHomeOfficerequirements(incldraftingapplicationforms,indexofdocumentsandlettersofrepresentations)
- Attendingconferencesandcourt
- Maintainingaccuratetimecostingprocedures
- Implementinganyrecommendationsmadebyyoursupervisorfollowingmonthlyfilereviewsensuringthatthesearedealtwithpromptly
- Ensuringcompliancewithfilemanagement.
KeySkillsRequired:
- DemonstratepassionandexperienceinabroadrangeofpublicallyfundedImmigrationLaw
- AstrongacademicbackgroundwithaLawdegree
- LegalexperienceasanImmigrationParalegal/Advisor
- ClearunderstandingandapplicationofImmigrationLaws
- BusinessacumenandtheabilitytomarkettheCompany
- Excellentcommunicationsskillstoworkeffectivelywithalltypesofpeople
- Excellentanalyticalandorganisationalskillsandabilitytouseowninitiativebutknowwhentoseekguidance
- Committedteamplayer,self-motivatedandprofessional
- ExcellentITSkills-familiarwithMicrosoftOfficeapplicationsanddocumentmanagementskills
Thislistisnotexhaustiveandtheremaybeotherdutiesasreasonablyrequired.
ThecompanyiscommittedtoEqualOpportunitiesandembracesdiversityandinclusivityofitsstaffandstrivestoensurethattheirworkforcereflectsthediversityofthecommunitiestheyserve.
TherecruitmentprocesswillfullycomplywithGDPRandotherapplicablelaws.BackgroundchecksincludingCRB/DBScheckswillestablishyoureligibilitytoworkintheUKandsuitabilitytotherole.
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Immigration Paralegal in City of London 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.
