Paralegal, Employment, Pensions & Immigration in Surrey

We have an exciting opportunity available for a paralegal to join our employment, pensions & immigration team to focus on immigration related work. This is an excellent opportunity to work within our top ranked, high calibre team. The team offers a comprehensive immigration capability, with particular expertise in relation to advising employers on business immigration matters. We would consider applicants who wish to work full or part time. We operate a hybrid working model and expect employees to attend our office in Guildford at least two days a week. Key responsibilities include: * Undertaking research in relation to immigration applications and matters * Assisting clients with completing and submitting online immigration application forms. * Booking visa and biometrics appointments and assisting with the payment of Home Office fees * Assisting with the preparation of immigration applications, including checking forms and documents and uploading documents * Proof reading and checking forms and documents for accuracy * Taking notes at meetings and on calls * Drafting letters and other correspondence in relation to immigration matters and applications, such as advice notes and cover letters * Telephone calls to the Home Office, monitoring and checking progress of applications and reporting back to supervising lawyers * Liaising with clients * Assisting in keeping the team up to date in relation to immigration changes, including preparing for and taking part in know how meetings * Assisting with drafting and updating immigration precedent documents * Assisting with article writing, webinars, client training and other business development activities as may be required * Copying and scanning supporting documents for our records and other administrative support * Such other duties as may from time to time be required No agencies please Qualifications and Experience * Applicants will have a good academic record, including a degree level qualification * Applicants may have an LPC, SQE or similar qualification, although this is not essential * Prior legal experience, especially in relation to immigration, is preferred but is not essential Personal Attributes * A genuine, demonstrable interest in immigration law * Strong attention to detail * First class organisational skills to juggle and manage a caseload, under supervision * Ability to perform well under pressure and to tight deadlines * Good teamwork and interpersonal skills * Excellent communication skills – verbal and written * Ability to prioritise effectively * Self-motivated and proactive and able to use initiative * Keen to maintain and ensure the highest standard of client care Benefits * Pension Scheme (5% employer contribution) * Private medical insurance * Permanent health insurance * Life assurance * Receive either the sum of £750 per annum as a travel allowance or reimbursement of car parking expenses as per our policies * Travel – option to apply for an interest free loan for a season ticket or parking permit * Enhanced maternity/paternity pay (after sufficient service) * Critical illness insurance * Cycle to work schemes * Give as you earn * Discounted gym memberships and shopping * Profit share and discretionary bonus schemes Diversity & Inclusion We have a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion (D&I). This drives a strategy which focuses on constant promotion of an inclusive culture that encourages everyone to realise their full potential and be themselves at work. In 2020 we were shortlisted for “Best D&I Initiative” at The HR Awards and for “Best Talent and Inclusion Initiative” at The Lawyer Awards. #J-18808-Ljbffr