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Immigration Paralegal - IAAS Level 2, Greater London
Client: Duncan Lewis Solicitors
Location: Greater London, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference:
21c83187e975
Job Views:
91
Posted:
02.03.2025
Expiry Date:
16.04.2025
Job Description:
Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd) is regulated by the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority and was founded in 1998, headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognized by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all key practice areas. We are a paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid working, servicing both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages.
Choosing a career with Duncan Lewis means joining the largest provider of publicly funded (legal aid) legal services in the country and 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.
We have demonstrated unparalleled legal expertise and a commitment to justice, 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 and celebrated for diversity and inclusion.
Immigration Department Background:
We have one of the largest legal aid immigration law practices in the UK, ranked and recommended as a top-tier practice by The Legal 500. Our immigration lawyers specialize in business immigration, human rights, appeals, and overstay, acting for high net worth individuals and skilled individuals under the Tier 1 visa categories. Our team has extensive experience in asylum claims and challenging human rights violations.
Main Responsibilities of the Role:
* Report directly to the Department Director
* Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills, and a sympathetic 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
* 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 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
* Business acumen and the ability to market the Company
* Excellent communication skills
* Excellent analytical and organizational skills
* Committed team player, self-motivated, and professional
* Excellent IT Skills, familiar with Microsoft Office applications
What we offer:
* A fantastic supportive team
* Excellent progression opportunities
* Support for appropriate legal awards/recognition
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