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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