Immigration Solicitor

Law Lane Solicitors is seeking an experienced and motivated Immigration Solicitor to join our busy Immigration team at our Stratford office.

The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of UK immigration matters, providing high-quality legal advice and representation to clients. You will be expected to manage your own files, meet deadlines, maintain accurate records and provide a professional and client-focused service.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor looking to develop their immigration practice within an established and growing law firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of immigration matters from initial instruction through to conclusion.
• Provide clear and accurate legal advice to clients on UK immigration law and procedures.
• Handle applications including, where applicable:
• Skilled Worker and other work routes
• Family and Partner applications
• Spouse/Fiancé(e) and dependent applications
• Visit visas
• Student and Graduate routes
• British citizenship and naturalisation
• Indefinite Leave to Remain and settlement
• Further Leave to Remain
• Human rights and Article 8 applications
• Applications involving dependants
• Administrative reviews and appeals
• Asylum and protection matters, where appropriate to experience
• Prepare and submit high-quality applications and supporting documentation.
• Draft representations, witness statements and legal submissions where required.
• Represent clients in relevant hearings, appeals and interviews where appropriate.
• Conduct legal research and keep up to date with changes in immigration legislation, Immigration Rules, Home Office guidance and case law.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive client and case records.
• Ensure all files comply with the firm's internal procedures, SRA requirements and relevant regulatory obligations.
• Meet agreed billing, time recording and case progression targets.
• Communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, barristers, interpreters and other relevant professionals.
• Manage client expectations and provide regular updates on case progress.
• Identify risks and escalate complex or sensitive matters to the supervisor where appropriate.
• Assist with departmental development, knowledge sharing and mentoring junior members of the team where required.

Candidate RequirementsEssential

• Qualified solicitor of England and Wales with a valid practising certificate.
• Demonstrable experience in UK immigration law.
• Strong knowledge of the UK Immigration Rules and relevant Home Office procedures.
• Experience managing a caseload independently.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and legal research skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong client-care skills and a professional approach.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing positively to a team.

Desirable

• Experience in asylum, human rights and/or immigration appeals.
• Experience representing clients at First-tier Tribunal hearings.
• Experience working in a busy private-practice environment.
• Previous experience supervising or mentoring junior staff.
• Experience with legal case management systems, particularly LEAP.

Key Skills

• Immigration law expertise
• Case management
• Legal research
• Legal drafting
• Advocacy and representation
• Client management
• Attention to detail
• Organisation and prioritisation
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Commercial and billing awareness
• Teamwork

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience and qualifications.
• Full-time position based at our Stratford office.
• Opportunity to work within an established and diverse legal team.
• Exposure to a broad range of immigration matters.
• Support for professional development and continuing learning.
• Opportunity to develop your career within a growing law firm.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm, including a one-hour unpaid lunch break.

The role is primarily office-based at our Stratford office, with any flexible-working arrangements subject to the firm's policies and business requirements.

How to Apply

• Please submit your CV outlining your relevant immigration experience, current caseload and the type of immigration work you specialise in. You may instead email at hr@lawlanesolicitors.com