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Immigration Paralegal - IAAS Level 2, London
Client:
Duncan Lewis Solicitors
Location:
London, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
21c83187e975
Job Views:
109
Posted:
13.03.2025
Job Description:
Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd) is regulated by the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority and was founded in 1998. We are headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M) with offices nationwide. Recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos.
Choosing a career with Duncan Lewis means joining the largest provider of publicly funded (legal aid) legal services in the country, with a growing private client practice. We have been Investors in People Gold Standard accredited for over 15 years and are continuously applauded nationally for our work.
Having demonstrated unparalleled legal expertise and a commitment to justice, we were awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards. We are named as one of the Times 200 Best Law Firms. In 2021, we were celebrated by the Chambers Europe Award as an ‘outstanding firm’ for diversity and inclusion.
Immigration Department Background:
We have one of the largest legal aid immigration law practices in the UK and are ranked and recommended as a top-tier practice by The Legal 500 directory. Our immigration lawyers have an established reputation in acting for high net worth individuals and innovative and skilled individuals under the Tier 1 visa categories. We offer a wide range of services to all foreign national individuals and families wishing to enter, remain, or settle in the UK.
Main Responsibilities of the Role:
* Report directly to Department Director
* Professional proactive approach, strong client care skills, and a sensitive understanding of clients’ needs
* Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of Immigration matters (LAA Funded and Private client work) and 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 (including drafting application forms, index of documents, and letters of representations)
* Attending conferences and court
* Maintaining accurate time costing procedures
* Implementing recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews
* 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
* Legal experience as an Immigration Paralegal/Senior Caseworker/Advisor
* Clear understanding and application of Immigration Laws
* Excellent communication skills to work effectively with all types of people
* Excellent analytical and organisational skills
* Committed team player, self-motivated, and professional
* Excellent IT Skills - familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills
What we offer
* A fantastic supportive team
* Excellent progression opportunities
* Support for appropriate legal awards/recognition
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