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Paralegal – Immigration and General Legal Practice Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £42,000 per annum (gross) Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday Location: Suite 14, 30 Uphall Road, Ilford, IG1 2JF Work Location: In person About the Role We are seeking a motivated, organised and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our growing legal practice in Ilford. The successful candidate will primarily assist with immigration, asylum and nationality matters, while also providing legal support in other practice areas, including family law, landlord and tenant matters, civil litigation and personal injury. The role involves undertaking legal research, preparing legal documents, assisting with case preparation, communicating with clients and supporting the effective management of legal matters under appropriate professional supervision. Key Responsibilities • Conduct legal research into UK Immigration Rules, Home Office policies, legislation and relevant case law., • Assist with immigration and nationality applications, including family visas, Skilled Worker visas, settlement, British citizenship and human rights applications., • Review client documentation, assess evidential requirements and identify missing information., • Draft legal correspondence, representations, witness statements and supporting documentation., • Assist with preparing pre-action protocol letters and judicial review-related documentation., • Prepare immigration appeal bundles, draft skeleton arguments and other Tribunal documents., • Attend client meetings, take instructions and prepare accurate attendance notes under supervision., • Liaise with the Home Office, HM Courts and Tribunals Service, barristers, experts and other relevant parties., • Assist with legal documentation relating to family law, landlord and tenant disputes, civil litigation and personal injury matters., • Maintain accurate case records, monitor deadlines and support effective case management., • Assist with client due diligence, data protection and regulatory compliance requirements., • Work collaboratively with the legal team to ensure matters are progressed efficiently and professionally. Essential Qualifications and Experience • An LLB law degree or equivalent qualification, or a degree in another discipline together with a recognised postgraduate law conversion qualification., • At least 12 months' practical experience in UK immigration law or comparable legal casework., • Good working knowledge of UK Immigration Rules, Home Office procedures and immigration applications., • Strong legal research, analytical and drafting skills., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English., • Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise workloads and meet strict deadlines., • Strong attention to detail, organisational skills and professionalism., • Ability to work independently under appropriate supervision and collaboratively within a legal team. Desirable Skills • Experience preparing immigration appeals and Tribunal bundles., • Familiarity with family law, landlord and tenant matters or civil litigation., • Experience using legal case management systems., • Experience drafting legal representations and pre-action protocol correspondence., • Strong client care and interpersonal skills. What We Offer • Competitive salary of £42,000 per annum., • Full-time, permanent employment., • Opportunity to develop experience in immigration and other areas of law., • Professional supervision, training and career development opportunities., • A supportive and professional working environment. How to Apply Interested candidates should submit an up-to-date CV and a covering letter outlining their relevant qualifications, experience and suitability for the position. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to attend an interview. Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £42,000 per year Expected Hours: 37.5 per week Work Location: In person – Ilford, London

Syed Solicitors Ltd | Ilford, London Salary: £33,400 per annum Hours: 37.5 hours per week Proposed Start Date: December 2026 Role summary Syed Solicitors Ltd is seeking a junior paralegal to support its immigration, asylum, human rights and Tribunal work. The role includes appeals, pre-action protocol (PAP) correspondence and administrative reviews. The successful candidate will prepare and progress work under the principal solicitor’s supervision; they will not provide independent legal advice or make final legal decisions. Responsibilities 1. Assist with the day-to-day progression of immigration, asylum, human rights and appeal files under the principal solicitor’s supervision., 2. Take client instructions, prepare accurate attendance notes and maintain organised electronic case files., 3. Review decisions and evidence, identifying missing documents and legal, procedural or evidential issues for the solicitor’s attention., 4. Research the Immigration Rules, legislation, case law, Home Office guidance and relevant country evidence as directed., 5. Prepare first drafts of applications, witness statements, representations, appeal grounds and correspondence for solicitor review., 6. Assist with PAP correspondence and administrative reviews, including gathering evidence and preparing draft submissions for the solicitor’s review and approval., 7. Prepare indexed appeal bundles and other First-tier Tribunal hearing documents., 8. Monitor Home Office and Tribunal directions and deadlines, promptly escalating action required., 9. Use MyHMCTS, as authorised, to upload documents, review directions and monitor appeals., 10. Liaise with barristers, chambers and expert witnesses, providing instructions and case documents approved by the supervising solicitor and assisting with expert evidence and hearing preparation., 11. Communicate with clients, the Home Office and HMCTS within the scope of the role, referring requests for substantive legal advice to the solicitor., 12. Work with the legal team to progress matters while maintaining accurate, confidential records. Essential requirements • An LLB or equivalent recognised law degree., • Some relevant immigration, asylum, human rights or litigation casework experience, including supervised work or a placement., • Working knowledge of the Immigration Rules and relevant immigration, asylum and human rights principles., • Familiarity with First-tier Tribunal procedure and the applicable Immigration and Asylum Chamber Practice Direction., • Ability to research legal and evidential issues, take accurate instructions and draft clear case documents., • Ability to manage competing tasks and deadlines under solicitor supervision., • Professional written and spoken English, and fluency in spoken Urdu and/or Hindi to assist clients who use those languages., • Confidence using digital files and office software, with the ability to learn MyHMCTS and legal case-management systems., • Understanding of confidentiality, data protection and responsible use of approved legal technology. Desirable requirements • Experience with First-tier Tribunal appeals, MyHMCTS, PAP correspondence or administrative reviews., • Experience preparing skeleton arguments, appeal bundles or instructions for expert evidence., • Experience in a regulated UK legal-services or immigration practice, or with Clio, LEAP or comparable software., • Progress towards the SQE, LPC, BTC/BPC or an equivalent professional qualification. Application Applicants should submit an up-to-date CV together with details of their relevant legal experience, qualifications and any professional legal training completed or currently being undertaken.