We’re a national law firm with a local reach. Our philosophy is ‘we're legal and financial experts that care’ – something you’ll find in the way we work with our clients and how we support our teams. But we’re more than just a law firm – we’re a team of people working together to help individuals and businesses navigate life’s ups and downs. Working here you’ll feel a part of our friendly and inclusive environment.
We’ll value you for who you are and what you bring. We support each other and push boundaries to achieve incredible things and make a real difference to our clients and communities.
Our Team
Irwin Mitchell’s Immigration team’s work is interesting and diverse. Working with individuals and businesses, the team can help with anything from completing applications on behalf of individuals to auditing businesses to sponsor non-settled workers and ensuring their compliance.
Your Role and What You'll Be Doing:
* Undertaking legal research;
* Assisting with visa applications including drafting online application forms and arranging appointments for the clients;
* Liaising with clients directly including attending client conference calls and meetings, and taking minutes;
* Preparing documents and obtaining evidence in support of applications for clients;
* Proofreading and checking forms and documents for accuracy;
* Assisting in preparing documents for court hearings;
* Undertaking administrative tasks as required such as opening matters, requesting and reviewing AML documentation, preparing letters of engagement;
* Assisting in the promotion and marketing of Irwin Mitchell’s immigration services.
About You:
* Recent Immigration paralegal experience is highly desirable;
* Working understanding of the UK’s current immigration categories and system is essential;
* Good time management skills – ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines;
* Attention to detail - good organisational and administrative skills;
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
* Ability to accept direction and to work as part of a team.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to receive your application.
Our Benefits - What We Can Offer You:
* 25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays - You can ‘buy’ up to 35hrs of extra holiday too;
* Generous and flexible pension schemes;
* Volunteering days – Two days of volunteering every year for a cause of your choice (fully paid);
* Westfield Health membership, offering refunds on medical services alongside our Aviva Digital GP services.
We also offer a wide range of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace and to make sure you’re fully supported. This includes our Flexible by Choice programme which gives our colleagues more choice over a hybrid way of working subject to role, team and client requirements.
Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We're proud of our values, and we're looking for people who share them.
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