Fieldfisher's highly regarded People and Work team has enjoyed significant success in the last few years and is quickly growing. The team is seeking to recruit an ambitious paralegal for the Birmingham office to support its growing Immigration practice.
This position will provide support to several team members, including the Head of Immigration, with the opportunity for the successful candidate to take responsibility for case handling and management of a range of corporate and private client immigration applications. The team's practice includes high quality work for some of the UK's leading brands.
This is a great opportunity to develop a paralegal's' experience and develop responsibility for case handling and client skills in a fast growing, ambitious and supportive and collaborative team.
Responsibilities
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Drafting immigration application forms
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Reviewing and advising on supporting documents
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Preparing and submitting immigration applications
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Drafting and assigning Certificates of Sponsorship for sponsored worker applications
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Drafting legal letters of representation to the Home Office
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Proof reading documents
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Document management
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Working with legal technology tools and AI
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Liaising closely with the Head of Immigration/ Associate supervising the matter
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Attending team meetings and providing reporting as required
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Liaising with the client and third parties in both written and verbal format, including case progression updates and providing legal advice
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Legal research and other investigative tasks
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Providing essential support to the team
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Administrative tasks
Experience and Knowledge
Candidates will ideally have:
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Previous experience in business immigration work is desirable but not essential
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Experience handling a varied and busy workload
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Excellent organisation and communication skills are essential
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Excellent research and analytical skills
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Commercial understanding allowing you to foresee upcoming needs and act proactively
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An understanding of accurate time recording and utilisation
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Team player
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Ability to work methodically and at pace, even when time pressured
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Reliable and professional
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Good written and strong communication skills
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Excellent IT skills
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Enthusiastic, keen and proactive
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Preparedness to exceed expectations and be fully committed to the role.
Who are we looking for?
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We don't have a type. We believe our differences are our strengths; varied cultures, approaches and experiences can only benefit us.
What do we offer?
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You can be yourself: It takes everyone to make us who we are. We’re a culture of diverse perspectives, with each of us making unique contributions that make us better together.
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In the office or WFH?: We think the best balance is more time in the office than at home, so we operate a 60:40 rule.
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Beyond salary: We offer plenty of benefits; private medical insurance, health cash plan, dental insurance, life assurance, critical illness insurance, matched pension contributions up to 7%, holiday trading, plus many more. Visit: Reward & Benefits ¦ Fieldfisher.
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Modern Office Space: Situated in the prestigious Paradise Birmingham at 2 Chamberlain Square, Fieldfisher Birmingham has become renowned for working closely and collaboratively with colleagues across the UK and international Fieldfisher Networks..
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Nurturing your talent: Take a 'build a career' approach to your training. You'll be on a pathway but free to wander if you see something you'd like to study more closely.
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Funnel your interests: You have a life outside work, and we can help it to flourish. Join clubs, affinity networks, inclusive events, and pro bono/charity initiatives.
Inclusion at Fieldfisher
At Fieldfisher, inclusion is central to how we work. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and able to succeed.
If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process or once you join us, we will work with you to put the right support in place. Examples include extra time for assessments, accessible document formats, alternative interview formats, quiet rooms, or physical and technological accessibility support.
For accessibility information on our Birmingham office, visit: Accessing Fieldfisher Birmingham ¦ Fieldfisher
What to do next:
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Click 'Apply Now', complete an online application and upload a CV.
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Successful applications will be invited to a 20–30-minute introductory call with a recruiter.
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Every role recruits differently. But we'll always let you know what to expect from the process, so you get no surprises.
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For hybrid opportunities, you'll be invited to visit our offices for a face-to-face meeting.
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We try to make sure the process takes around 2-3 weeks only, but we can't always promise that. We will work around everyone's availability. You can contact us at [email protected].
We recruit on a rolling basis. Your application may be reviewed before the application deadline. We accept applications until we have filled the role.
Fieldfisher is a European law firm with market-leading practices in many of the world's most dynamic sectors. We are an exciting, forward-thinking organisation with a particular focus on technology, financial services, energy & natural resources, and life sciences.
We are a law firm built around people with all their diversity and we strike a healthy balance between legal excellence and a down-to-earth practical approach to our clients' needs. We believe The Future is Human, so we choose a collaborative approach with an intense focus on the end-user and consider carefully how to shape our services to add the most value to our clients.
