Paralegal - Immigration

DAC Beachcroft LLP; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Manchester seeks a motivated Paralegal to join their Immigration Team. This permanent role involves handling visa applications, advising clients, and supporting businesses with compliance. Ideal candidates will have a 2.1 in Law or a related subject, along with prior immigration experience. Flexibility is offered to work from multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Good academic record with a 2.1 in Law or related subject.
• Experience as a Paralegal, preferably in immigration.
• Keen interest in career development in immigration law.

Responsibilities

• Handle applications for various work visas.
• Assist businesses with queries about sponsoring overseas workers.
• Advise on visa applications for family members of British citizens.
• Support businesses with right to work checks.
• Assist clients with sponsorship licence audits and applications.

Skills

Legal research

Client communication

Visa application knowledge

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

2.1 in Law or related subject

Job description

Overview

Paralegal - Immigration

Department: Employment, Pensions and Immigration - North

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Manchester

Description

Our Immigration Team are on the lookout for a talented and highly motivated individual to join us as a Paralegal. We are interested in hearing from individuals who have previous experience of working in a Paralegal role, especially those coming from an Immigration background.

Key Responsibilities

• Applications for a variety of work visas;
• Assisting businesses with queries relating to sponsoring overseas workers;
• Advising on visa applications by family members of British citizens; and
• Supporting businesses with right to work checks.
• Supporting clients with sponsorship licence audits and applications.

We remain flexible to be able to work from either Bristol, Manchester (where the hiring supervisor will be based), Leeds, Newcastle or London .

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• A good academic record with a 2.1 in Law or a related subject.
• Previous experience of working as a Paralegal, especially those coming from within an immigration team.
• A keen interest in persuing a career in immigration law .
• A confident communicator.
• An eye for quality and sound IT skills.
• A flexible and self-motivated team player.
• A desire to grow their career within DACB.