Immigration Fee Earner

My client, a highly regarded legal firm with offices nationwide, is currently seeking an Immigration Fee Earner to join their Wakefield based office.

As an Immigration Fee Earner, you will; Undertake casework and manage a caseload up to level of competence/accreditation; Provide written and verbal representation, for clients seeking assistance in the Immigration/ Asylum law field in accordance with Legal Aid Specialist Quality Mark Standards and legal policy; Prepare and manage applications to Home Office; Advise clients regarding procedure and practice.

Ideally you will be representing clients before judges as well as; preparing cases, drafting witness statements and other complex documents, dealing with all client contact including interviewing and advising them regarding Immigration/Asylum law, procedure, and practice and providing guidance to clients on completion of documents.

As such, the following criteria are highly desirable for any Immigration Fee Earner looking to apply;
- Degree qualified in Law
- 1-2 years experience of immigration and asylum legal advice.
- An understanding to immigration/ asylum matters
- An understanding of the duty to the court and client
- Fully accredited to Immigration and Asylum Accreditation Scheme level 2 ideally, however level 1 accreditation will also be considered for the role.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to travel across the UK if required
- Proven interpersonal skills

If this is a role that sounds of interest to you, please send your CV across to Natasha or alternatively call Clayton Legal to enquire about other opportunities. Please ensure before applying you have the prerequisite experience outlined above.