Personal Immigration Lawyer/Solicitor
OTB Legal · London, England ·
About the Role If you're an experienced lawyer who is passionate about Personal Immigration, we want to hear from you. This is a unique opportunity to put your expertise to the test in a challenging and progressive environment that puts peoples individual needs first.
The role offers a hybrid working model with the option of either our London or Nottingham office. Responsibilities and Skills An interest and passion for immigration law An ability to maintain a professional approach at all times An affinity with computer packages and willingness to embrace new technology A clear and concise writing style that communicates effectively and professionally A strong understanding of complex legal issues Responsibility for own varied case load An ability to learn new and developing areas of immigration law independently No record of adverse findings by regulatory bodies Outstanding organisational skills with the ability to prioritise deadlines and self-manage workloads effectively Ability to articulate complex information in a manner that clients can easily understand Strong analytical skills with the ability to pick out important details Strong attention to detail with an awareness of the importance of accuracy and the consequences of errors Desire for social justice and a genuine wish to act in clients best interests Empathetic nature with an ability to put clients at ease and sensitivity to difficult situations Willingness to learn and take on constructive feedback and opportunities to improve Honest and trustworthy with high ethical standards An awareness of professional standards and regulatory framework which solicitors work within Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English An approachable nature and willingness to take on tasks that are assigned to you Excellent client care skills Desire to identify areas in which work can be done in a better way Demonstrate working practices which promote personal wellbeing A flexible attitude to working and a willingness to do what is needed to help the team Good timekeeping in relation to personal punctuality as well as the completion of tasks An ability to take responsibility for all steps required on cases allocated Ability to convert a high proportion of new business enquiries into paying clients Preparing representations and undertaking research on more complex matters Managing a complex case load with responsibility for matters from start to finish Contributing to the teams overall billing target Dealing effectively with new business enquiries and maximising conversion rates General administrative tasks in relation to individual file management Progress new business enquiries towards successful client instructions Liaising with clients to request documents Bundling documents together in support of applications Promoting our corporate values Taking proactive steps to ensure staff are happy and satisfied in their team and the staff turnover remains low Promoting a culture of compliance and excellence within the team Qualifications Capable of working with minimal supervision Ability to deliver exceptional client care 2 years direct experience of Personal Immigration Law A clear practicing certificate if a qualified solicitor