Background to the firm
A J Jones Solicitors is a specialist private firm wholly dedicated to Immigration, Asylum, Nationality and Human Rights law. The firm was established in February 2022 and has successfully represented many clients of different backgrounds.
The Role
Key Responsibilities and Duties include:
Responsibilities:
· You will be expected to manage an existing workload which will include providing accurate and practical advice to clients on all aspects of the UK Immigration, Asylum and Nationality law.
· Assisting with the preparation of Sponsorship Licence applications and Leave to remain/ entry clearance application for selected candidates
· Assisting with the preparation of Entry Clearance applications, Leave to Remain applications within and outside Immigration Rules, EU Settlement Scheme Applications
· Preparing submission instructions to assist clients filing applications at Entry Clearance Posts overseas or Public Enquiry Offices in the UK.
· Liaising with UKVI over the telephone and via emails and letters and keeping clients informed of the progress of their application.
· Keeping up to date on changes to UKVI policies and procedures as appropriate.
· Filing appeals within the HMCTS system and outside. Filing appeals for permission to appeal with FTT and Upper Tribunal. Using the e-filing system.
· Drafting Pre- Action protocol letters and assisting on Judicial Review applications.
· Liaising with counsel on appeal cases and as necessary to progress the cases.
· File management and billing administration.
Client Relations:
· To provide a high-quality legal service to all A J Jones Solicitors’ clients.
· To develop and maintain good client relationship skills, gaining clients’ confidence.
· Receive and accept requests for legal advice from current and potential clients and deciding on the most appropriate responses to make to these requests.
· Establishing what needs to be done to solve a client’s problems
· Attend and represent A J Jones Solicitors at client meetings.
· Draw up legal documents.
· Research documents and case history to ensure accuracy of advice and procedures.
· Represent clients in tribunals and in courts where required.
Professional Standards:
· To work and behave in a professional manner and to the highest standards expected of the profession.
· Comply with procedures set out in the Office Procedures Manual (OPM), professional standards and any requirement set by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).
· Carry out duties given by the director faithfully and diligently and follow all reasonable instructions.
· To participate in the growth and development of the department / firm.
· Treat all information about the firm and its client and their business as wholly confidential.
· Keeping up-to-date with changes in the law.
· Attract additional business from new and existing clients.
· Record all chargeable hours.
· Keep the Director updated on daily basis
Personal Development:
· To have a clear understanding of what it would take to develop a career to the next level.
· Support internal procedures and systems of A J Jones Solicitors including file / case management, time recording.
· To respect staff and clients.
· Participate in team meetings.
· Attend internal training and external training as and when required.
· Keep up to date with law and practice.
· Share information with colleagues.
· Read journals and attend courses as part of continuing professional development (CPD). Keep track of CPD hours.
· Maintain high standards of professional conduct while generating adequate practice income, ensuring that the fees earned sufficiently exceed total costs and expenses incurred.
Person Specification – experience and attributes required:
· Educated to degree level and having preferably obtained a 2:1 or above although all applications will be considered.
· LPC/SQE qualified essential for solicitor role. Level 2 IAAS Accreditation for Caseworker role. A minimum of 5 years' experience in UK immigration cases.
· A broad range of previous high quality immigration practice experience
· Excellent communication both written and verbal - the role involves liaison with internal and external people at a senior level.
· Ability to work closely and clearly with interpreters
· Demonstrate high levels of initiative and motivation, but also work closely with other team members and displaying trust and loyalty.
· Ability to manage assigned tasks in an assertive, efficient and timely manner.
· Exceptional interpersonal skills, demonstrating professionalism in all dealings. Able to deal sympathetically and appropriately with clients and to show empathy with them.
· Excellent attention to detail.
· Must be able to multitask and keep calm under pressure.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £28,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Experience:
- immigration caseworking: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Practicing Certificate/IAAS Accreditation Level 2 (preferred)
Work Location: In person
