About the Role
Are you passionate about law, highly organised, and looking to build your career in UK immigration law?
We are looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our growing Business and Corporate immigration practice. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, handling legal casework, and developing their knowledge of UK immigration matters, including sponsor licence applications, Skilled Worker matters, and other corporate immigration work.
Working closely with our solicitors and wider team, you will gain valuable exposure to a broad range of immigration cases while supporting clients throughout their application journey.
Key Responsibilities
- Support solicitors with a variety of UK business and corporate immigration cases and applications.
- Assist with drafting applications, legal correspondence, case documents and supporting statements.
- Support with sponsor licence applications, sponsor compliance matters, Skilled Worker applications and other business immigration routes.
- Conduct legal research and prepare clear and concise initial case summaries on relevant immigration and sponsorship issues.
- Organise, maintain and update client files and case records.
- Monitor case progress, key deadlines and important immigration dates.
- Liaise professionally with corporate clients, individual applicants, immigration authorities and third parties under appropriate supervision.
- Assist with client onboarding, case intake and document collection.
- Support the team with scheduling, billing and other administrative tasks.
- Ensure all documentation is accurate, complete and prepared to a high professional standard.
What We're Looking For
We are seeking someone who is motivated to develop a career in immigration law and can demonstrate:
- A degree or diploma in Law (LLB or equivalent).
- Previous experience in UK immigration law, particularly business or corporate immigration, legal practice or a similar role is highly desirable.
- Has strong knowledge of sponsor licences, sponsored work routes and corporate immigration compliance.
- Excellent attention to detail with a strong commitment to accuracy.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally with both corporate and individual clients.
- A professional, client-focused and proactive approach.
- The ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team.
- A genuine interest in developing knowledge and expertise in UK business and corporate immigration law.
Why Join Us?
We believe in investing in our people and creating an environment where you can learn, grow and make a meaningful contribution.
You'll benefit from:
- Broad exposure to UK business and corporate immigration cases across different client profiles and circumstances.
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Ongoing training, mentoring and professional development in UK business immigration and sponsor compliance.
- Opportunities to develop your legal knowledge and practical casework skills.
- A professional team where your contribution is valued.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you are organized, driven, and passionate about building a career in UK immigration law, we would love to hear from you.
Join a dynamic and supportive team where you will gain valuable hands-on experience, develop your legal expertise, and play an important role in helping individuals and businesses navigate the UK immigration process.
By applying for this position, you authorize VL Professional Services to submit your CV to the hiring company for consideration.
VL Professional Services is a specialist employment agency providing permanent and temporary recruitment solutions.
Apply today and take the next step in your legal career as a Legal Assistant.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £30,000.00-£36,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
