Paralegal
Gherson Solicitors LLP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race,
religion, gender, age, sexuality, gender identification, or physical ability.
*Please note that this position will be working in the office five days a week.
Main Responsibilities
Skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Fluent in both Russian and English
- High attention to detail
- Ability to deal efficiently with competing priorities
- Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
- Excellent client and customer care and management
- Integrity
- Legal compliance
Knowledge
- Immigration law
- Home Office procedure
Qualifications
- Law degree, or conversion
- SQE, or
- LPC
Key Role Outcomes
Communication
Ensure that all correspondence with authorities and clients is dealt with in a timely and professional manner. Understand and uphold the firm and its employees’ obligation of confidentiality to all clients and matters of the firm.
Client Care and Administration
Create and manage both electronic and hard copy files, and prepare both electronic and hard copy bundles. Ensure that the case management system is used effectively, making sure that the client files are always up to date, and that documents and correspondence are always filed on the same day. Complete client questionnaires and submit all Home Office and Passport Office application forms, as well as court and tribunal forms and applications.
Drafting
Produce a high level of drafting, under supervision, of all court pleadings, applications, and supporting documentation, in addition to letters, legal advice, statements, and witness statements.
Meetings
Ensure that all Home Office/court deadlines are diarised. Attend appointments at courts, tribunals, and all Home Office, Passport Office, and OVRO appointments/interviews, routine directions, client and Counsel meetings and conferences. Take notes and moderate meetings and calls with clients and external professionals.
Accounts and Billing
Maintain up-to-date time recording on all matters. Undertake accounts duties and billing as required, and understand the Solicitors Accounts Rules.
Business Development
Understand the commercial aspect of the role. Take part in networking events and write blog articles to be published on the Gherson website.
Professionalism
Deputise for other members of the team in their absence, passing urgent and complex issues to senior fee earners for guidance. Ensure that all the firm’s procedures are adhered to, including anti-money laundering and KYC compliance, file opening, complaints, and accounts procedures.
Training
Undertake any specific training when required to do so and fulfil the responsibility of professional self-development.
The Ideal Candidate
You will be a skilled paralegal, with demonstrable experience in immigration. You will be a high-energy, can-do individual with excellent organisational and communication skills. You must be a strong team player, able to work across several disciplines, and work well with a variety of stakeholders. Written and spoken fluency in both Russian and English is essential.
Applications will only be accepted if submitted via this link.