At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage diverse UK immigration cases and mentor junior team members.
- Company: Established multidisciplinary law firm in Central London.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension, annual leave, and ongoing professional development.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with genuine career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Take on a senior role with real impact in a growing department.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor with 3+ years PQE in UK immigration law.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
We are recruiting on behalf of an established multidisciplinary London law firm seeking an experienced Immigration Solicitor to join its busy and growing Immigration Department. This is a senior fee-earning position combining hands-on immigration casework with supervisory responsibility, client conversion and commercial responsibility.
The firm has a strong pipeline of immigration enquiries and is looking for someone who can confidently manage their own caseload while supporting and developing junior members of the department.
The Role
- You will manage a broad range of UK immigration matters, including:
- Entry clearance and visa applications
- Work, study, visit and family routes
- Leave to remain and Indefinite Leave to Remain
- Sponsor licence applications and compliance
- Family and private life applications
- EU Settlement Scheme matters
- Administrative reviews and appeals
- Nationality and citizenship applications
You will also supervise and support immigration paralegals and caseworkers, review work, allocate files and provide technical guidance and mentoring. A key part of the position will be conducting initial client consultations, developing strong client relationships and converting enquiries into retained, fee-paying clients. You will work towards agreed billing and revenue targets and contribute to the continued growth and development of the Immigration Department.
About You
- Be a qualified Solicitor admitted to practise in England & Wales
- Hold a valid SRA Practising Certificate
- Have a minimum of 3 years PQE in UK immigration law
- Have broad, hands-on UK immigration experience
- Have previous experience supervising paralegals, caseworkers or junior team members
- Be confident managing a high-volume caseload independently
- Have strong client-facing and consultation skills
- Demonstrate commercial awareness and experience working towards billing targets
- Have excellent knowledge of UK immigration law, Immigration Rules and Home Office guidance
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Have the right to work in the UK
Experience with immigration appeals, complex matters, sponsor licences or business immigration would be particularly advantageous.
What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience
- Pension
- Annual leave
- Ongoing professional development and training
- Genuine career progression opportunities
- Established pipeline of client enquiries
- Varied personal and business immigration caseload
- Supportive multidisciplinary working environment
- Central London office with excellent transport links
This opportunity would suit an experienced Immigration Solicitor looking for greater responsibility and the opportunity to play an important role within a growing department.
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