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We are currently recruiting for a Paralegal to join our Immigration team in London!
About Withersworldwide
Withers LLP has been acting for successful individuals, families and institutions for over 100 years. We advise clients on their business and personal legal needs both at home and internationally.
We are recognised as the only international law firm specifically focussed on private clients and their families. With offices in Europe, Asia, the United States and the Caribbean, we provide coverage that other law firms focussed on the individual cannot. We continually look for opportunities to ensure we are based in the same locations as our clients and their wealth. We have represented 70% of the Top-100 ‘Sunday Times Rich List’, as well as a significant number of people listed in the US (Forbes) and Asian (Hurun) Rich List
The Department
The highly regarded Immigration team based in London undertakes a broad range of UK immigration and citizenship work. Caseloads range from dealing with wealthy individuals, work permits and sponsor licences, immigration audits, marriage applications, tier 1 investors and entrepreneurs, applications for British citizenship and passports. We have been heavily involved with the impact of Brexit upon EU nationals and businesses, and this will continue over the coming years. We also advise organisations on compliance, illegal working and overall strategies and working practices. The team is also active in a wide number of sectors working with many financial and legal institutions, media companies, start-ups, high net worth individuals and celebrities.
Our key focus is on meeting the needs of our clients who often have international lifestyles with demanding needs. Our lawyers have trained at leading legal practices and pride themselves on their legal skills and commercial service delivery. At the same time we aim to foster a friendly and accessible culture for all the team in which the chosen candidate will play a key role.
The Role
The role essentially encompasses a number of duties to support the Immigration team fee earners. This involves assisting a solicitor with full running of a client matter. The role will also involve direct client exposure as well as the opportunity to liaise with third parties and the Home Office.
Key elements of the role will include but is not limited to:
This role is to provide key support to the team. However, there is scope for personal development and expansion of the role to become increasingly involved in the case-working and to run files.
Key skills and experience
The essentials
For further information, please contact the recruitment team.
Information for Recruitment Agencies
We endeavour to recruit and fill vacancies directly. However, when we do need to engage with agencies, we operate a preferred supplier list ('PSL') and will not be accepting unsolicited applications from non-PSL agencies for this role.
Equal Opportunities Employment Statement
It is our policy to provide equal opportunities for all employees/prospective employees in relation to recruitment, training and promotion. Decisions in these areas will be made only by reference to the requirements of the job and shall not be influenced by any consideration of ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation or disability.
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