Average Immigration Paralegal salary in the UK

Role: Immigration Paralegal Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated Immigration Paralegals for highly sought permanent position. Training contracts available for those with relevant experience. Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client’s accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001-2013 accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Immigration Department Background: Our client’s Immigration lawyers have an established reputation in acting for high net worth individuals, new and established business men and women, and innovative and skilled individuals under the Tier 1 visa categories. The department has a number of highly skilled lawyers who have trained as barristers, and undertake complex appeal cases up to the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. The department offers a wide range of services to European Economic Area (EEA) and non-EEA individuals and families wishing to enter, remain, or settle in the UK. In addition, our client’s Immigration department is renowned for their extensive experience in Asylum claims and challenging human rights violations for unaccompanied minors and victims of torture, trafficking, and domestic abuse. In these cases, our client’s practitioners are committed to assisting no matter their individual client’s circumstance. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Report directly to Department DirectorProfessional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needsAssisting with casework including dealing with a range of Immigration matters (LAA Funded and Private client work) as well as undertaking your own advocacyAttending clients, taking instructions and preparing casesDealing with correspondencePreparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency,Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidencePreparing applications to meet Home Office requirements (incl drafting application forms, index of documents and letters of representations)Attending conferences and courtMaintaining accurate time costing proceduresImplementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptlyEnsuring compliance with file management. Key Skills Required: Willing to work towards Immigration AccreditationDemonstrate passion and experience in a broad range of publically funded Immigration LawA strong academic background with a Law degreeLegal experience as an Immigration Paralegal/AdvisorClear understanding and application of Immigration LawsBusiness acumen and the ability to market the CompanyExcellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of peopleExcellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidanceCommitted team player, self -motivated and professionalExcellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required. On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for promotion. The Company will allow Hybrid-working in accordance with the company policy. The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve. About Gemini Recruitment: Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK. Our primary aim is to deliver a quality bespoke service to our clients. We are currently handling the careers of a number of experienced legal professionals ranging from legal support staff to Solicitors. Our clients are based across the country and have vacancies covering numerous areas of law. If you are looking for your first job or want to move up the career ladder, we can help. The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. If you are keen to begin your career with a firm that’s committed to training a new generation of Solicitors, apply now for one of our agents to contact you. By applying to this vacancy you give Gemini Recruitment Services Limited permission to submit your CV to the hiring company and you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at website.

Role: Immigration Paralegal Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated Immigration Paralegals for highly sought permanent position. Training contracts available for those with relevant experience. Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client’s accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001-2013 accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Immigration Department Background: Our client’s Immigration lawyers have an established reputation in acting for high net worth individuals, new and established business men and women, and innovative and skilled individuals under the Tier 1 visa categories. The department has a number of highly skilled lawyers who have trained as barristers, and undertake complex appeal cases up to the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. The department offers a wide range of services to European Economic Area (EEA) and non-EEA individuals and families wishing to enter, remain, or settle in the UK. In addition, our client’s Immigration department is renowned for their extensive experience in Asylum claims and challenging human rights violations for unaccompanied minors and victims of torture, trafficking, and domestic abuse. In these cases, our client’s practitioners are committed to assisting no matter their individual client’s circumstance. The Role Main Duties and Responsibilities: Report directly to Department DirectorProfessional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needsAssisting with casework including dealing with a range of Immigration matters (LAA Funded and Private client work) as well as undertaking your own advocacyAttending clients, taking instructions and preparing casesDealing with correspondencePreparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency,Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidencePreparing applications to meet Home Office requirements (incl drafting application forms, index of documents and letters of representations)Attending conferences and courtMaintaining accurate time costing proceduresImplementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptlyEnsuring compliance with file management. Key Skills Required: Willing to work towards Immigration AccreditationDemonstrate passion and experience in a broad range of publically funded Immigration LawA strong academic background with a Law degreeLegal experience as an Immigration Paralegal/AdvisorClear understanding and application of Immigration LawsBusiness acumen and the ability to market the CompanyExcellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of peopleExcellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidanceCommitted team player, self -motivated and professionalExcellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required. On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for promotion. The Company will allow Hybrid-working in accordance with the company policy. The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve. About Gemini Recruitment: Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK. Our primary aim is to deliver a quality bespoke service to our clients. We are currently handling the careers of a number of experienced legal professionals ranging from legal support staff to Solicitors. Our clients are based across the country and have vacancies covering numerous areas of law. If you are looking for your first job or want to move up the career ladder, we can help. The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. If you are keen to begin your career with a firm that’s committed to training a new generation of Solicitors, apply now for one of our agents to contact you. By applying to this vacancy you give Gemini Recruitment Services Limited permission to submit your CV to the hiring company and you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at website.

I am currently working with a well established Boutique law firm who are looking for an ambitious and experienced Immigration Caseworker to join their lively Middlesex office. This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading law firmwho will provide you access to a complex, HNW, engaging, and varied caseload, including; Statutory Appeals, Judicial reviews, as well as applications to the Higher Courts! Required: You will be a Level 2 Accredited Immigration Caseworker You will have had at least 3 years of experience working within an Immigration department.You will have experience and knowledge of a variety of personal Immigration matters and will be able to confidently deal with all Asylum and Immigration applications.You will be able to manage your own caseload and confidently bill.You will have experience and knowledge of the Legal Aid Agency rules, including DAC and DDA. You will benefit from: A collaborative and friendly team atmosphereAccess to high profile clients and complex immigration mattersHybrid and flexible workingExcellent benefits packageOpportunities to progress internallyContinued training and professional development If you are looking to progress your career with a well established law firm then please apply today with your most recent C.V