Job Description

The role

This is a great opportunity for a paralegal with strong immigration experience to become part of a growing practice group. You will gain exposure to a range of clients and take responsibility for conducting relevant research, drafting documents, and completing applications. You will work closely with the Head of Department and also have the opportunity to gain broader business development experience to help further raise the profile of the practice.


Main responsibilities
Assisting with the preparation of immigration applications, under supervision. Completing online visa application forms, drafting Certificates of Sponsorship, uploading documents to UKVCAS and scheduling biometric appointments. Opening and closing files in accordance with compliance rules. Scanning and copying documentation. Reviewing client queries and drafting responses for team review. Drafting covering letters for immigration applications. Compiling case summaries of recent decisions to maintain up-to-date legal knowledge. Answering incoming queries and providing case updates to clients. Drafting press releases and blog articles for publication. Preparing account forms for Finance processes. Coordinating the end-to-end billing process and Elite financial reporting. Ensuring the Business Development (BD) team is fully informed of any BD activities and updating schedules as required. Supporting PAs where needed, particularly during periods of absence.

About you

Ideally, you will be able to demonstrate:

Previous immigration experience in a paralegal role. Excellent attention to detail, and strong oral and written communication skills. Outstanding diary management, organisational, and time-management abilities. Flexibility, initiative, and a proactive approach. The ability to work well in a deadline-driven environment, remaining calm and focused. Strong teamwork and multitasking skills, with the ability to build relationships across departments. Proactivity in taking responsibility for cases. Discretion when handling sensitive information and high-profile clients. A desire to take ownership of your career progression - your development will be fully supported. Awareness of SRA rules and regulations. Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PDF and PowerPoint.

Practical experience with the following systems would be desirable

Elite 3E DocuSign Carpe Diem Lexis Smart Forms or Laserforms CRM Chrome River Document management systems (e.g. iManage) PDF Docs and Adobe


At Howard Kennedy we believe that everyone deserves the space to thrive. We're committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience that reflects the diversity of both our people and our clients.


We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities, and we're committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and accessible to all.


We understand that every candidate's needs are different If there's anything we can do to make your application journey more comfortable-- whether for interviews, assessments, or onboarding--please let us know. We'll work with you to remove any barriers and ensure our recruitment process is comfortable for you.


Contact our recruitment team at recruitment@howardkennedy.com to discuss any support you might need.

Agency Introductions

Please note that we are not accepting applications via agencies for this role at this time. Before sharing any named candidate CVs, please contact your recruitment representative. If any named CVs are sent from agencies without approval from our recruitment team, they will not be deemed valid introductions, and no agency fee will be paid.


About Us

With almost 200 lawyers in one location, we ensure our clients have the right team to help them get from where they are to where they want to be. We advise major corporates and institutions as well as entrepreneurial, ambitious enterprises which are often privately or family owned, or private equity backed. As well as our significant business law capability, we are one of only a few London-based law firms with a large private wealth offering. Our clients find our straightforward approach a compelling alternative to larger, less personal firms.


Whether you are an ambitious and talented individual wanting to hit the ground running from day one, or an established professional looking for a new opportunity, Howard Kennedy is the firm where you can really make it happen.


We have earned a strong reputation for our exceptional and uniquely talented people who between them deliver outstanding results for clients. In a firm of our size, our strong team dynamic creates a thriving culture of creativity and entrepreneurialism. Howard Kennedy is a pragmatic and non-hierarchical environment where success is shared, and you are proactively encouraged to thrive at your own pace.


Our distinctive culture is built on fairness and respect. Guided by the firm's values of talk straight, think smart and be yourself, everyone in the firm holds equal value, and everyone plays their role in supporting, encouraging and inspiring colleagues to do their best work.


At the same time, we recognise and reward individualism, celebrating the diversity of our people and supporting them to grow their practice and drive their own career advancement.


As well as client work, there is opportunity to broaden your horizons at the firm with fulfilling pro bono and charity projects. We have a regular social calendar full of wellbeing activities, charitable and social events too.




Benefits
Competitive salary 25 days annual holiday Permanent Health Insurance Life Assurance Interest free Season Ticket Loan Private Healthcare Pension Scheme Staff Introductory Scheme * Employee Assistance Programme