Immigration Paralegal/Consultant

Job Description

We have a rare and incredibly exciting opportunity for a Paralegal/Consultant to join our UK Inbound team in London on a full time, permanent basis. In this role you will serve as the on-site Paralegal for one of the firm’s most prestigious financial services clients.

We are seeking a motivated, client-service oriented professional to join our team in a client-based position at least 2 days per week, and at least 1 day per week in the Fragomen London office (Thursday).

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:

Our UK Inbound team is a diverse team with experienced Managers, Associates, Consultants and Paralegals. Using their entrepreneurial spirit, the team is constantly thinking of new ways to provide industry-leading immigration support. This unique opportunity will provide the Paralegal with the benefits of Fragomen employment while at the same time offering experience, knowledge, and professional development in supporting the client’s immigration program – on a worldwide basis - and learning about their culture, practices, philosophy and procedures.

About the role:
The Immigration Paralegal/Consultant will assist in the day-to-day functions of the UK Inbound team including all aspects of casework and assisting in the preparation of applications. They will benefit from direct supervision and assist in the preparation for and attendance of external meetings, marketing events and project work. There is opportunity to work on varied application types, albeit principally sponsored worker applications.

Other key responsibilities will include and experience of these will be beneficial:

• Serve as an EMEA immigration resource to the client’s Global Mobility Team, Foreign Nationals, Recruiters, and Managers
• Work within client and Fragomen systems to address immigration-related issues and questions
• Serve as point of contact for client employees and handle issue escalation and resolution
• Review of the qualifications of candidates and internal transfers seeking immigration sponsorship to assess if work authorisation is required and identify the appropriate global work visa
• Escalate assessments requiring legal analysis to Fragomen as needed
• Interface with client’s relocation vendor regarding immigration matters for employees transferring between countries
• Ensure sensitivities for VIPs or special cases are understood and handled appropriately
• Collect and structure data to support, and own decisions that drive, project effectiveness, efficiency and innovation
• Leverage relationships and build the goodwill necessary to strengthen connections and build trust between the client and Fragomen
• Prepare and deliver presentations to the business when needed
• Partner with and manage stakeholders for project buy-in, resourcing and productive results
• Assess and clarify stakeholders' primary goals/motives to ensure that these are considered and communicated effectively
• Connect and empathize with stakeholders

About you:

Whilst no previous immigration experience is required, ideally you will have previous experience within immigration, global mobility or a client-facing professional role. A law degree is not required but a desire to develop your career within a corporate environment is essential. Some additional ideal skills will include:

• Ability to multitask using analytical and problem-solving skills within a fast-paced environment with competing demands
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to communicate effectively at all levels by videoconference, phone, and email
• Demonstrate flexibility regarding client and legal team requests
• Achieve a high level of productivity
• Very strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Demonstrate flexibility and initiative regarding assignments for self and team
• Ability to provide information and respond to requests for assistance with courtesy and tact
• Must be a team player as well as self-motivated and committed to excellence in the workplace
• Is able to learn procedural and processing requirements for various visa types

• Learns from both positive and negative experiences and adapts accordingly

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. Given the nature of this role, you will need to be able to attend the client site at least 2 days per week and attend the Fragomen London office on a Thursday, being the wider team’s office day.

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 Strategy (RBS) prioritises Fragomen’s social responsibility through one cross-cutting theme and five focus areas.. These focus areas include: Wellbeing, Diversity and Inclusion, Charity & Pro bono work, Social and Environmental & Sustainability. The RBS initiative offers great opportunities for everyone at Fragomen to get involved and help steer a variety of initiatives and activities at the Firm. These range from social events and activities, to regular wellbeing newsletters and diversity discussions.

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.