Staff assistant jobs in Blackburn

We are currently seeking to recruit a full-time Immigration Solicitor to join our existing immigration team. We are currently looking for a passionate immigration paralegal/solicitor to join a fantastic legal firm based in the regional office in Blackburn. This friendly mid-size firm offers an excellent work life balance and the opportunity to progress your career in a positive, team-driven environment. You will be handling your own caseload of legal aid and private clients. This will be an interesting and diverse workload and the immigration paralegal/solicitor should be self-motivated with good drafting skills to prepare representations. Key attributes of the immigration solicitor include having strong work ethics, good immigration experience, good delivery of work, ability to work in a fast-paced environment and a personality to match. The post-holder will need to have at least three years’ experience of providing advice, casework and representation in and immigration law. Current Experience should include: Spouse/Fiancé/unmarried partner in country/out country applications Indefinite Leave applications - all categories EEA applications All points based applications Further Leave to Remain applications Visitor Visas Appeals Detention/Bail applications British Nationality applications Asylum Claims Further Submissions Duties and Responsibilities To provide advice, casework, and representation to clients on all aspects of immigration and nationality law. This is largely individual casework based. Keep accurate and detailed case records and files for the continuity of casework, information retrieval, statistical monitoring, and report preparation. To ensure that all advice and casework comply with all regulatory requirements. Work flexibly with other staff to ensure effective work. Contribute to the administration of the office to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the company. To keep up to date with the changes in relevant legislation. To read the relevant asylum and immigration law reports and other relevant materials. Ability to supervise other caseworkers and provide them with legal assistance as and when necessary. The applicant will be expected to demonstrate advanced knowledge and experience of handling complicated non-asylum immigration cases in particular Points Based applications. The applicant must be willing to travel to the regional offices at as and when required, this could be at short notice in order to meet client expectations. Job Type: Full-time Salary: £30,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Role and Responsibilities We are an ever-growing law firm with our head office in Blackburn. We have a great opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced individual to join our Private Client (Wills and Probate) department. The role covers all areas of Private Client, to include Will drafting and advice, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Estate Administration, both Probate and Intestacy to include Inheritance taxable estates. Essential: 2-4 years established experience in Private Client Ability to manage own case load with minimal supervision in accordance with firm procedures and processes Ability to conduct meetings with clients in a professional manner Ability to assess legal issues, advise and draft documents accordingly Ability to work independently and undertake file admin independently Ability to conduct legal research Ability to assist Head of Department with department growth to include development of long term client relationships and assisting and attending business development activities Desirable: Experience in Trust Administration to include the set up of trust, taxation on trusts and HMRC’s Trust Registration scheme Experience in advising on high net worth matters to include tax mitigation Home visits to see clients may be required so ideally someone who drives and has access to their own vehicle Day to day duties: Attending upon clients to take instructions relating to Private Client matters and advising according to the circumstances Setting up case files Running case files from start to completion Drafting documents to include detailed attendance notes, letters to clients, Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorneys, Inheritance Tax paperwork, etc, and ensuring the files comply with the law in this area and the firm procedures. Executing documents with clients Billing files Some networking will be included in the role, as and when required. Key skills and abilities Competent use of Microsoft office and Excel Competent use of a Case Management System, preferably Proclaim Confident telephone manner Able to use initiative and work as a team member To assist and work appropriately and considerately with other fee earners and support staff To attend and participate in any meetings of the department or the firm when required Competence & Development Maintain knowledge and skills in relevant practice area(s) keeping up to date with relevant legislation and case law Ensure continuing competence through identifying and addressing any learning needs To participate in and engage with supervision in respect of your work Maintain a good knowledge and understanding of IT systems with a proactive approach to the introduction of new systems Compliance Act in accordance with the proper professional standards and regulations of the Solicitors Regulation Authority, and all other relevant bodies To follow all policies and procedures contained within the Office Manual To identify and report any risks to the COLP, COFA or Money Laundering Reporting Officer where necessary