Job Description

We are an award-winning multidisciplinary law firm with an exceptional track record offering a wide range of specialist legal services to our clients, from medium-sized businesses and NGOs to public figures and private individuals. Ranked as a top-tier firm by the legal directories, some of the most brilliant lawyers in the country work at Bindmans.

Legal 500 says that we have the "...ethical positioning and moral commitment of a standard civil liberties practice with the quality of the Magic Circle", while Chambers say that "the principles and heart of this firm make it stand out from the crowd."



We are seeking to recruit a paralegal to join our successful immigration team which is highly regarded and rated as a national leader in all aspects of immigration, asylum and nationality law. We act for clients from all over the world, from a diverse and growing client base, in all areas of immigration and related law. The post holder may ultimately be considered for a training contract at a later date following an internal recruitment process (though there can be no guarantee of a trainee vacancy).



OVERVIEW OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES



The role will consist of assisting the team with case preparation, including legal research, client liaison, drafting statements, processing evidence, collating and ordering documentation evidence, attending conferences and court, and assisting with legal aid applications Much of the work will involve asylum / human rights applications and appeal preparation, in particular for publicly funded clients.



SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS


At least 1 year's immigration law experience; Experience of public funded work and legal aid processes; Accreditation through the Law Society's IAAS as Caseworker Assistant required - Senior Caseworker level would be an advantage.

You will also need to:

be highly motivated, proactive, self-servicing, enthusiastic, have excellent communication, organisation and administrative skills, have a flexible and professional attitude, be able to work on confidential matters and under pressure together with a keen eye for detail.

In order to be able to work fully within the team, the post holder will be expected to be accredited at Senior Caseworker (or able to achieve Senior Caseworker accreditation quickly) within the Law Society's Immigration and Asylum Accreditation Scheme. At a minimum, the post holder will have to be accredited as a Caseworker Assistant before commencing employment and any offer of employment will be subject to this requirement.



As we work with separated children, you will also have to undergo an enhanced DBS check, as this is a requirement of the Legal Aid Agency.



EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES AND DIVERSITY


Bindmans LLP is an equal opportunities employer, committed to increasing diversity in our firm and our wider profession. Applications from candidates who are BME, have a disability or who are from a less privileged background are particularly encouraged.



HOW TO APPLY



Please view the role's job description and person specification in the downloadable files.



If you are interested in applying please complete the recruitment pack. Completed recruitment packs should be emailed to recruitment@bindmans.com, quoting the vacancy reference number.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted for this role.

STRICTLY NO AGENCY APPLICATIONS

Job Details


CLOSING DATE



5:00PM on Friday 07 November 2025


START DATE



As soon as possible



SALARY



28,200



CONTRACT TYPE



Permanent


VACANCY REFERENCE NUMBER



10/25 - Immi