Legal Associate – New Job Opening – Apply Now

Job Title: Legal Associate
Location: Firm’s Practice Address
Working Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £31,000 per annum

Closing Date: 05.06.2025

About the Role:

We are seeking a dedicated Legal Associate to join our growing immigration team. This role offers a unique opportunity to be involved in complex immigration matters while contributing to the firm’s thought leadership and client engagement. You will work closely with Solicitors and Caseworkers to deliver high-quality legal services and client care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare hearing bundles for the High Court, Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber), and First-tier Tribunal
  
• Draft Grounds for Judicial Review, Skeleton Arguments, and assist with all court documentation
  
• Liaise with barristers, external legal professionals, and internal legal teams
  
• Manage detention and asylum matters, including immigration bail applications
  
• Handle a diverse immigration caseload, including:
  
• Sponsor Licence applications, refusals, suspensions, and revocations
  
• Skilled Worker visa applications
  
• Settlement and Citizenship applications
  
• Appeals, Administrative Reviews, and Judicial Reviews
  
• Maintain accurate case records and ensure full SRA compliance
  
• Provide legal support and draft client care letters, appeal forms, and relevant documentation
  
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders, offering clear advice on complex immigration issues
  
• Conduct ongoing legal research and ensure awareness of evolving immigration policy
  
• Write blogs, success stories, and legal updates for the firm’s website and marketing materials
  
• Assist in planning and conducting webinars and training sessions for clients and professional audiences
  
• Undertake any other immigration or legal work allocated by the firm

Additional Expectations:

• Be a proactive team player with excellent interpersonal skills
  
• Be open to travel for client meetings, tribunal attendance, and outreach events
  
• Be flexible to work evenings and weekends in urgent matters, including detention and removal cases

Requirements:

• LLB Degree, LLM preferred.
  
• Minimum 1–2 years’ experience in UK immigration law
  
• In-depth knowledge of immigration rules, policies, and procedures
  
• Proven ability to manage a varied and complex caseload
  
• Excellent legal drafting, communication, and organisational skills
  
• Familiarity with legal case management systems and regulatory compliance

Desirable:

• Experience with asylum claims and detainee representation
• Public speaking experience or interest in delivering webinars and legal briefings

How to Apply:

Application to this job are now closed.