Careers at Westkin Associates

Full Time

Currently looking for an immigration solicitor or OISC advisor. Ideally suited to an experienced immigration lawyer looking to add Business Immigration experience to their existing knowledge base. Candidates show experience and skill in all aspects of private personal immigration work. Required to be experienced in Skilled Worker Licence and Skilled Worker Visa applications.

We are aiming to hire high quality personal immigration lawyers who are looking to develop skills in sponsor licence, innovator visas and other business categories.

You will:

(a) understand the clients circumstances by taking detailed instructions
(b) provide initial advice on options open to the client
(c) devise strategy moving forward
(d) quote fees
(e) arrange next steps
(f) issue client care letters
(g) act as account manager for that client as their immigration matter proceeds

Requirements

Due to the nature of the role the applicant will need experience in making visa applications both inside the UK and outside the UK for fiancée, spouse and same sex UK visas, EEA and extensions of the same is a pre-requisite of this role. Preference will be given to those who are also able to advise on a wide range of immigration issues, including PBS matters. Experience in commercial aspects of immigration preferred, including experience quoting fees, building key networks and providing high quality client experience by telephone.

Salary range available from hiring manager, exact salary based on experience.

Job Type: Full-time
Location: London, Hybrid
All levels of experience considered.

The Legal Assistant will support the daily administrative functions for the immigration caseworker.

Key responsibilities include:

Administrative

• Manage diaries on a daily basis
• Arrange meetings, book conference rooms, and liaise with other attendees, both internal and external
• Complete necessary photocopying, printing, and scanning to support administrative and legal casework
• Organise couriers and prepare documents for post
• Take internal and external telephone queries
• Liaise with clients and other staff members by phone, email and/or in person on behalf of the fee earner as required
• Monitor post and/or emails and deal with as appropriate
• Prepare and send payment confirmation and invoices
• Complete data entry tasks, primarily through Excel templates
• Upload documents to specified online portals

Client relationship management

• Become an active part in the care of clients and gain greater understanding of contacts and clients
• Enter, maintain, and update client details and relevant information on the firm’s CRM system
• Deal with basic client queries
• Arrange client meetings
• Liaise with clients to book biometric appointments in the UK and abroad

Legal

• Draft online application forms

Key requirements:

• Excellent communication, organisational and team skills
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Strong internet research skills
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Accurate typing speed of at least 70 words per minute
• Excellent telephone manner and competent knowledge of telephone systems
• Excellent attention to detail
• Flexible and dependable
• Conscientious, approachable, and enthusiastic
• Respecting confidentiality

You will be required to attend the office for training and when requested by management. However, this a working from home role. In addition, this role is suitable for skilled workers requiring sponsorship.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Location: Hybrid

Starting salary available from hiring manager / on application.