Legal Assistant (Immigration) | Horsham, West Sussex | Full Time, Office-Based | £28,000 – £30,000 per annum
Looking to launch your legal career in immigration law with a firm that genuinely invests in its people?
Our client is a long-established and highly reputable immigration firm based in West Sussex, conveniently located close to Horsham Station with direct rail links to Croydon and London.
They are a small, busy practice with several hundred corporate clients of varying sizes and a large number of individual clients, most of whom they have worked with for many years.
They are now seeking a Legal Assistant to join their Immigration team, an excellent opportunity for a graduate to kick start their legal career, gain hands on experience in immigration law, and achieve Level 1 IAA accreditation within their first year.
What’s in it for you?
A permanent, full-time role within a respected immigration practice
Structured development within immigration law
Support to achieve Level 1 IAA accreditation within your first year
Exposure to both corporate and private immigration casework
A collaborative, professional team environment
Competitive salary of £28,000 – £30,000
Are you the right person for the job?
You may be a strong fit if you:
Are a final-year student with a predicted 2:1 or First, or a graduate with at least a 2:1
Have an interest in immigration law (previous experience or knowledge is desirable but not essential)
Demonstrate excellent attention to detail and high levels of productivity
Are highly motivated, resourceful, and proactive
Can manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Communicate confidently and professionally with clients and colleagues
Have excellent written and spoken English
Are well organised, with strong time and workload management skills
Have a calm, confident, and articulate telephone manner
Embrace company culture and team values
What will your role look like?
As a junior team member working under direct supervision, you will provide both fee-earning and administrative support to the Immigration team, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard. Responsibilities will include:
Assisting with day-to-day case handling
Liaising with clients professionally to progress immigration matters
Monitoring key dates and deadlines (including visa expiry dates and submissions)
Proofreading documents for accuracy and Home Office compliance
Conducting legal research and keeping up to date with immigration law changes
Handling website enquiries and drafting responses
Drafting client care letters and invoices using the CRM and Practice Management system
Supporting billing, administration, and filing of completed casework
Assisting with maintaining templates, precedents, and internal guidance notes
Contributing to process improvements to enhance efficiency and client experience
Participating in LinkedIn and wider social media networking
This job description outlines the main duties of the role and is not exhaustive. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as required.
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