Role: Immigration Solicitor
Place of work: Glasgow, City Centre
Contract type: Permanent, 35 hours per week
Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
Salary: DOE
Jones Whyte has an exceptional opportunity for a Solicitor to join our busy Immigration Team. We are looking to recruit a driven, knowledgeable and pro-active Solicitor to join our team based in Glasgow.
Our Glasgow city centre office boasts a modern work environment with generous staff perks including wellbeing support and a holiday loyalty scheme.
The Role:
As an Immigration Solicitor at Jones Whyte, you will be working with a team of professionals who have a range of skills and expertise. The team comprises of three solicitors as well as benefitting from the support of a highly experienced Legal Secretary and Legal Assistants. The work is varied, with case types across the spectrum of immigration casework. We work closely with clients, experts & counsel as required and act for clients in courts across Scotland.
The day-to-day role within this team involves managing a caseload of immigration and asylum matters. Reporting to the Head of Department, you will manage your own caseload and work alongside others in the team. The ideal candidate will be a proactive individual with a positive attitude and flexible approach towards the implementation of new processes.
We understand the want for a good work life balance which is why we offer hybrid working for this role.
Responsibilities:
* Managing own caseload of asylum and immigration matters
* Attending Immigration Tribunal and Court of Session hearings
* Corresponding with clients, other Solicitors, interpreters as well as Counsel and experts where appropriate
* Providing support to others within the department
* Supporting business development within the department
* Working as part of a team to ensure the best results for our clients
* Working to reach department KPIs & targets
Key Attributes:
* At least 1 year in an Immigration role
* Understanding of the appropriate legal procedures and regulation
* Experience in pursing all types of asylum and immigration matters from start to finish
* Good knowledge of SLAB requirements
* Tribunal advocacy experience
* Excellent relationship and client handling skills
* Strong work ethic and team player
* Strong communication and organisation skills
* Positive outlook
Company Benefits & Perks
* Competitive Salary
* 23 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
* Holiday Loyalty Scheme: Earn an additional 5 days holiday
* Buy and Sell up to 3 holiday days each year
* Company Pension Scheme
* Company Bonus Scheme
* Industry-leading Maternity & Paternity Policies
* Company Referral Scheme
* Wellbeing Support
* Annual Company Day out
* Birthday Day early finish