Immigration Attorney

Job Description

Immigration Solicitor

Location: Manchester City Centre

Circa £45k

Our client is a prestigious law firm located in Manchester City Centre, specializing in corporate and domestic immigration law. We are committed to providing high-quality legal services to our clients, both corporate and individual, across a wide range of immigration matters. As they continue to expand our team, we are seeking a talented Immigration Solicitor with a passion for immigration law and a minimum of 2 years PQE.

Position Overview:

The Immigration Solicitor will play a key role in our firm's immigration practice, handling a diverse caseload of corporate and domestic immigration matters. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of immigration procedures and regulations, with experience in both corporate sponsorship and domestic immigration applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Corporate Immigration: Assist corporate clients with sponsorship licenses, visa applications, and compliance issues related to employing foreign workers on Tier 2 work visas, PSW visas, dependent visas, and other relevant categories.
• Licensing Procedures: Guide companies through the licensing procedure required for sponsoring foreign workers, ensuring compliance with relevant immigration laws and regulations.
• Domestic Immigration: Provide legal assistance to individuals on matters such as settlement status, leave to remain, indefinite leave to remain (ILR), asylum cases, and appeals, if necessary.
• Court of Appeal Representation: Handle immigration cases at the Court of Appeal level, if required, providing representation and advocacy on behalf of clients.
• Client Consultation: Conduct consultations with clients to assess their immigration needs, provide legal advice, and develop tailored immigration strategies.
• Case Management: Manage a caseload of immigration matters efficiently, ensuring deadlines are met, and clients are kept informed throughout the process.
• Compliance: Stay updated on changes to immigration laws and regulations, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and best practices.

Qualifications:

• Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 2 years PQE in immigration law.
• Strong understanding of immigration procedures and regulations, both corporate and domestic.
• Experience handling corporate immigration matters, including sponsorship licenses and visa applications.
• Knowledge of domestic immigration applications, including settlement status, leave to remain, ILR, and asylum cases.
• Experience with Court of Appeal representation in immigration cases is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies such as the Law Society's Immigration and Asylum Accreditation Scheme is desirable.