Senior Immigration Lawyer

17 hours ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Be-IT Ltd Full time
Job Description">

Overview

Duncan Lewis is a leading law firm in the UK, providing exceptional legal services to clients nationwide. As an Immigration Solicitor Specialist, you will be part of our dedicated team, working on a wide range of immigration cases, including business immigration, human rights, appeals, and asylum claims.

Salary

We offer a competitive salary of $80,000 - $120,000 per year, depending on experience. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career and work with a top-tier law firm.

Main Responsibilities

  1. Manage all aspects of immigration work, providing technical expertise and guidance to team members
  2. Supervise solicitors, trainee solicitors, and caseworkers, ensuring they have appropriate caseloads and complexities
  3. Assist with delivering training and development in the department, staying up-to-date with the latest immigration laws and regulations
  4. Deal with a variety of immigration work, including entry clearance applications, appeals, and judicial review cases
  5. Prepare and manage funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency
  6. Prepare draft documents, including witness statements and processing evidence
  7. Prepare applications to meet Home Office requirements, drafting application forms, indexes of documents, and letters of representation
  8. Attend conferences and court hearings

Requirements

  • Registered with the Law Society Immigration & Asylum Law Accreditation (IAAS level 2 membership is desirable)
  • Commitment to providing an excellent standard of service to clients
  • Valid practicing certificate at the time of applying
  • Strong management skills, with experience in supervising teams and working to key performance indicators
  • Excellent client care skills, with ability to deal with vulnerable clients and resolve complicated immigration issues
  • Networking and communication skills, with ability to market the company and generate new business
  • Working knowledge of publicly funded immigration work and ability to service privately funded cases

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Fantastic supportive team environment
  • Excellent progression opportunities, with chances to develop your career and specialise in immigration law
  • Support for achieving legal awards and recognition

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