Immigration Paralegal

Job Description

We have an opportunity for an Immigration Paralegal to join our UK Inbound team in London.

About us:

Fragomen is the world’s leading exclusive provider of immigration services. We are a firm of more than 6,200 immigration-focused professionals and staff spanning more than 60 offices worldwide. Immigration has been our sole focus for 70 years, and today we offer support in more than 170 countries. We are problem-solvers, innovators and established thought leaders in immigration, providing strategic immigration advice to a diverse range of clients from individuals to the world’s leading multinational corporations.

Fragomen’s professionals are respected thought leaders in the immigration field providing expertise to governments across the world including the US Congress, the UK Parliament, the European Union and the United Nations.

A career at Fragomen will provide you with the opportunity to work in an exciting environment for a broad range of clients, where no two days will be the same. You will face interesting challenges and you will work with dedicated, friendly and ambitious people, where providing exceptional client service is at the core of what we do. We are extremely proud of our diverse workforce at Fragomen and we are fully committed to providing equal opportunities.  We believe that our differences make us stronger.

About the team:

The Private Client team at Fragomen specialises in assisting private clients with their UK immigration matters, with particular focus on Innovator visas, Global Talent (Tech Nation), Visitor visas, British citizenship, UK Expansion Workers, Appeals, Settlement and Discretionary applications.

About the role:
As a team member under direct supervision, the Paralegal will assist in case processing (reviewing and preparing forms, advice emails, support letters and Firm correspondence) and assist in the maintenance of case files within the team. They will work closely to support a Solicitor in their casework, with some limited client facing responsibility.

Other key responsibilities will include:

The Paralegal will be required to perform all, or a combination of the following essential functions as determined by business necessity:

Case Work           

• Support Solicitors with the progression of cases
• Draft applications
• Prepare detailed initial advice to clients as directed by Solicitors
• Prepare and file applications with government agency
• Prepare files for billing, check trust payments, prepare client engagement letters
• Conduct legal research

Client Support

• Maintain client contact information
• Provide simple status updates

Administrative Support   

• File documents in proper order / create and maintain electronic and paper files
• Extract data in accurate manner
• Responsible for pre invoice notes and updating case management system

Other duties as assigned

• Contributes to the Firm’s overall initiative to consistently improve its image internally and externally.  Displays professionalism, quality service and a “can do” attitude to internal members/departments of the Firm as well as external clients and vendors via electronic and print correspondence, of the telephone and in person.
• Time record accurately

About you:

The successful candidate should have experience within UK immigration, specifically private client experience (in particular Tier 1). Additionally, an understanding of immigration application filing systems with the ability to meet assigned deadlines and have a high level of productivity.

Also required:

• Demonstrates attention to detail
• Multitasks in a fast-paced environment with competing demands
• Works well as part of a team to ensure productivity and good communication
• Delegates clearly and effectively to junior team members 
• Works with all team members in a clear, articulate and professional manner
• Is able to follow the instructions of senior members of staff
• Develops strong working relationships with team members and gains their confidence through displaying professionalism and efficiency in all communications.
• Demonstrates accuracy and proficiency in written communications with their team
• Assists in the development and support of colleagues when required
• Strong numeracy skills
• Legal research skills

Fragomen in London:

Our London office has over 340 people working collaboratively and creating a dynamic, positive environment. You can expect a great working environment and regular events such as Summer and Christmas parties, social and cultural events.

The Firm operates a hybrid working model, which incorporates a blend of in-person attendance as well as working from home – our aim being to fully leverage our remote working technology and provide a balance for our people in the way that they work.

Whether in the office or working remotely, we are proud of our team spirit and we like to reflect this in the way that we work and everything we do. Our Responsible Business Practices (“RBP”) prioritises Fragomen’s social responsibility through one cross-cutting theme and five focus areas of Wellbeing, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, CSR including Pro Bono, Social and Sustainability. The RBP initiatives offer great opportunities for everyone at Fragomen to get involved and help steer a variety of initiatives and activities.

Fragomen is committed to promoting diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, heritage, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or intersex status.