About Adam Bernard Solicitors
Adam Bernard Solicitors is one of London's leading multidisciplinary law firms, with over fifteen years of experience serving individuals and businesses across the UK and internationally. Authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, the firm has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, client-centred legal services across a broad spectrum of practice areas.
From offices in Chancery Lane and East Ham — as well as internationally in New York and Houston — the firm provides expert advice in Immigration, Family & Divorce, Landlord & Tenant Disputes, Residential & Commercial Property, Employment Law, Civil & Commercial Litigation, Defamation, Wills & Probate, Personal Injury, Motoring Offences, and White Collar Crime.
What sets Adam Bernard Solicitors apart is a genuine commitment to transparency, accessibility, and results. The firm offers free initial consultations, fixed-fee arrangements for the majority of its services, and is available to clients 24/7. With a team of experienced solicitors and a client satisfaction rating of 4.8/5 from over 700 reviews, Adam Bernard Solicitors has earned its place as a trusted name in London law.
The firm's Chancery Lane office sits at the heart of London's legal community — and this role offers a unique opportunity to be the face of that presence.
The Role
We are seeking a professional, personable, immigration paralegal to join our Chancery Lane office. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven and detail-oriented Paralegal to contribute to the firm's continued growth and success. The successful candidate will have the chance to work on a diverse range of immigration matters, gain valuable practical experience, and be part of a collaborative and supportive team environment.
If you are a Paralegal with a passion for immigration law and a desire to work in a dynamic, client-focused firm, we encourage you to review the detailed job description below and apply for this exceptional opportunity.
What would you be expected to do?
- Provide a casework and advocacy services to clients of the firm in all aspects of immigration law.
- Assist clients in liaising with other people and organisations to resolve their immigration issues where possible.
- Offer advice as part of our services and schedule follow-up appointments when necessary.
- Participate in outreach efforts to solicit new clients for the firm.
- Ensure prompt billings on case files.
- Manage a caseload of files independently.
- Submit visa or leave-to-remain applications across all areas of immigration law.
- Lodge appeal notices and prepare appeal grounds.
- Handle bail applications.
- Prepare and submit settlement applications.
- Process business Immigration applications.
- Handle asylum claims.
- Represent clients in correspondence with UKVI and during UKVI interviews.
- Stay updated on changes in relevant legislation.
- Undertake necessary training to maintain standards required by SRA.
The above serves as a guide and is not an exhaustive list. There are other areas of responsibilities that you are expected to cover but may not be listed here.
What we expect you to have?
- At least 1 year of experience as a paralegal, preferable in immigration law and a law degree (preferred).
- Willingness and ability to immigration law and the requirements for various types of applications.
- Attention to detail and high level of productivity, managing an average of 40 cases independently.
- Flexibility and initiative regarding assignments for self and team, meeting assigned deadlines and reporting case progress and status update to supervisors on a timely basis.
- Multitasking in a fast-paced working environment with competing demands.
- Ability to develop strong working relationship with team members.
- Ability to learn from both positive and negative experiences and adapts accordingly.
- Proficiency in both written and verbal communications when communicating within the firm and when representing the firm to clients and related organisations.
- Proficiency in English, Cantonese & Mandarin.
Pay: £30,000.00 per year
Education:
Experience:
- Immigration law: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
- Cantonese (preferred)
- Mandarin (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
