Immigration Paralegal

Role: Immigration Paralegal (IAAS Level 1 or 2 Accredited) - Nationwide opportunity Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated Immigration Paralegals for highly sought permanent position.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 clients accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm.Immigration Department Background:Our clients 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 clients 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 clients practitioners are committed to assisting no matter their individual clients circumstance.Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesReport 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 RequiredIAAS Level 1 or Level 2 Immigration Accreditation desirable (or) 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/ Caseworker / AdvisorClear understanding and application of Immigration LawsBusiness acumen and the ability to market the Company Excellent 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 skillsThis list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required.About Gemini Recruitment and Equal Opportunities: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.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.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 our website.TPBN1_UKTJ