Immigration Associate - London, United Kingdom - Fragomen

Fragomen

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Job Description

About us:
Fragomen is the world's leading exclusive provider of immigration services. With more than 50 offices worldwide, we provide immigration services in more than 170 countries.

For over 60 years, we have provided strategic immigration advice to a diverse range of clients from individuals to the world's leading multinational corporations.

With over 4,500 employees in more than 50 offices, you will be joining a truly global firm where providing exceptional client service is at the core of what we do.

Fragomen's professionals are respected thought leaders in the immigration field providing expertise to governments across the world including the US Congress, the UK Parliament, the European Union and the United Nations.

A career at Fragomen will provide you with the opportunity to work in an exciting environment for a broad range of clients, where no two days will be the same.

You will face interesting challenges and you will work with dedicated, friendly and ambitious people. We are extremely proud of our diverse workforce at Fragomen and we are fully committed to providing equal opportunities. We believe that our differences make us stronger.

About the team:
Fragomen's UK private client team consists of 13 team members. We work closely with professionals around the world as part of a comprehensive worldwide private client practice.

About the role:
Reporting to a manager, and working with one or more paralegals, you will:

lead initial fact-finding calls from prospective clients, and provide initial advice and fee quote with a view to capturing appropriate work

- ensure the accurate and timely progression of matters on WIP through to completion including accurate post-approval compliance advice
- carry out independent legal research as needed
- review work prepared by paralegals / legal assistants
- ensure the prompt and accurate billing of matters on WIP
- with the billing teams, ensure the proper management of client monies on account, invoicing, and accounts receivable
- participate in business development initiatives with other team members
- participate in networking opportunities with intermediaries
- be available for day to day contact with clients, ensuring prompt replies to their queries
- with a manager, review billing outcomes and work to ensure workload is kept at an appropriate level
- supervise paralegal work, providing constructive feedback on performance and managing capacity to ensure utilization and progression of matters

About you

You will be a UK qualified lawyer with expertise in UK immigration law and a specific focus on private client matters.

You will be ready to be client-facing from the outset.

You will have a focus on customer service, as well as solid foundational skills in the analysis of immigration law questions.

You will be someone who:
- has strong personal direction and values
- can work autonomously and achieve results
- carries out work and meets commitments within agreed timescales without being prompted
- works with colleagues in a collegial and professional manner
- can generate comprehensive and accurate written and oral advice based on the immigration rules and guidance, identifying the relevant issues and formulating proposed solutions
- demonstrates and encourages attention to detail
- has a strong focus on client satisfaction
- has strong active listening skills
- fully records their work, taking file notes as needed

This role would be suitable for a newly-qualified solicitor. A client following, or ability to generate independent client leads, would be a bonus.

Fragomen in London:
Our London office has over 230 people working collaboratively and creating a dynamic, positive environment.

The office itself is based in the heart of the City, located within a short walk of numerous tube stations.

As the UK starts to move out of lockdown and Fragomen moves out of a fully working from home model, a willingness to attend the office will be required.

The firm is however transitioning towards a flexible working approach, that incorporates in-person attendance with remote working - our aim being to fully leverage our remote working technology and provide a balance for our people in the way that they work.

Whether in the office or working remotely, we are proud of our team spirit and we like to reflect this in the way that we work and everything we do.

Our Responsible Business Strategy (RBS) prioritises Fragomen's social responsibility through one cross-cutting theme and five focus areas.

These focus areas include:
Wellbeing, Diversity and Inclusion, Charity & Pro bono work, Social and Environmental & Sustainability.

The RBS initiative offers great opportunities for everyone at Fragomen to get involved and help steer a variety of initiatives and activities at the Firm.

These range from social events and activities, to regular wellbeing newsletters and diversity discussions.