US Immigration Consultant (Paralegal) - Future Opportunities

US Immigration Consultant (Paralegal) - Future Opportunities Team: Consular & Document Practice (CADP)

Office Location: London or Sheffield, UK.

Role Overview

Reporting to a Manager or Supervising Paralegal, the candidate will assist in case processing, including reviewing and preparing forms, support letters, and firm correspondence, and in the maintenance of case files within the team. They will help maintain a moderate level of cases under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform intake of cases once assigned and ensure case is correctly set up on Connect.
• Prepare petition-based US immigration matters including family and business immigration cases, including legal drafting.
• Prepare US consular cases, including non-immigrant and immigrant visa matters.
• Maintain client contact information.
• Keep Associates aware of the progress of matters to manage expectations, informing of conflicting priorities or problems as they arise.
• Take on additional projects as required.

Qualifications

• Previous US immigration experience.
• Strong background in a client facing role.
• Experience managing a high volume case load.
• Ability to develop strong working relationships with team members.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to plan workload with conflicting deadlines, meet deadlines and priorities for own work and client service standards.
• Accurate, detail oriented work style.

Benefits

• Competitive salary reflecting skills and experience.
• Health and wellness program: employee assistance, gym discounts, medical insurance, wellbeing platforms.
• Lifestyle and savings: discount platforms, cycle to work scheme, electric car lease scheme, season ticket loans, family support resources.
• Protection and security: life assurance, group income protection, workplace pension with 5% employer contribution.
• Time away: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays and 3 personal leave days; enhanced family leave and volunteering days.
• Professional development: e learning platform, mentoring schemes, training bursaries.
• Hybrid work arrangements: minimum two days per week in local office, flexibility based on role.

Commitment to Equality

Fragomen is committed to promoting equal opportunities for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.