Paralegal, Employment, Pensions & Immigration

We have an exciting opportunity available for a paralegal to join our employment, pensions & immigration team to focus on immigration related work. This is an excellent opportunity to work within our top ranked, high calibre team. The team offers a comprehensive immigration capability, with particular expertise in relation to advising employers on business immigration matters.

We would consider applicants who wish to work full or part time. We operate a hybrid working model and expect employees to attend our office in Guildford at least two days a week.

Key responsibilities include:

• Undertaking research in relation to immigration applications and matters
• Assisting clients with completing and submitting online immigration application forms.
• Booking visa and biometrics appointments and assisting with the payment of Home Office fees
• Assisting with the preparation of immigration applications, including checking forms and documents and uploading documents
• Proof reading and checking forms and documents for accuracy
• Taking notes at meetings and on calls
• Drafting letters and other correspondence in relation to immigration matters and applications, such as advice notes and cover letters
• Telephone calls to the Home Office, monitoring and checking progress of applications and reporting back to supervising lawyers
• Liaising with clients
• Assisting in keeping the team up to date in relation to immigration changes, including preparing for and taking part in know how meetings
• Assisting with drafting and updating immigration precedent documents
• Assisting with article writing, webinars, client training and other business development activities as may be required
• Copying and scanning supporting documents for our records and other administrative support
• Such other duties as may from time to time be required

No agencies please

Qualifications and Experience

• Applicants will have a good academic record, including a degree level qualification
• Applicants may have an LPC, SQE or similar qualification, although this is not essential
• Prior legal experience, especially in relation to immigration, is preferred but is not essential

Personal Attributes

• A genuine, demonstrable interest in immigration law
• Strong attention to detail
• First class organisational skills to juggle and manage a caseload, under supervision
• Ability to perform well under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Good teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills - verbal and written
• Ability to prioritise effectively
• Self-motivated and proactive and able to use initiative
• Keen to maintain and ensure the highest standard of client care

Benefits

• Pension Scheme (5% employer contribution)
• Private medical insurance
• Permanent health insurance
• Life assurance
• Receive either the sum of £750 per annum as a travel allowance or reimbursement of car parking expenses as per our policies
• Travel - option to apply for an interest free loan for a season ticket or parking permit
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay (after sufficient service)
• Critical illness insurance
• Cycle to work schemes
• Give as you earn
• Discounted gym memberships and shopping
• Profit share and discretionary bonus schemes

Diversity & Inclusion

We have a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion (D&I). This drives a strategy which focuses on constant promotion of an inclusive culture that encourages everyone to realise their full potential and be themselves at work. In 2020 we were shortlisted for "Best D&I Initiative" at The HR Awards and for "Best Talent and Inclusion Initiative" at The Lawyer Awards.