We’re a national law firm with a local reach. Our philosophy is ‘Expert Hand, Human Touch’ – something you’ll find in the way we work with our clients and how we support our teams. But we’re more than just a law firm – we’re a team of people working together to help individuals and businesses navigate life’s ups and downs. Working here you’ll feel a part of our friendly and inclusive environment.

We’ll value you for who you are and what you bring. We support each other and push boundaries to achieve incredible things and make a real difference to our clients and communities.

We’re always looking to support our colleagues in working in a way that best works for them. Please speak to one of our Talent Acquisition Team to find out more information about our flexible working arrangements.

Irwin Mitchell’s Immigration team’s work is interesting and diverse. Working with individuals and businesses, the team can help with anything from completing applications on behalf of individuals, to auditing businesses to sponsor non-settled workers and ensuring their compliance

• Undertaking legal research;
• Assisting with visa applications including drafting online application forms and arranging appointments for the clients;
• Liaising with clients directly including attending client conference calls and meetings, and taking minutes;
• Preparing documents and obtaining evidence in support of applications for clients;
• Proof reading and checking forms and documents for accuracy;
• Assisting in preparing documents for court hearings;
• Undertaking administrative tasks as required such as opening matters, requesting and reviewing AML documentation, preparing letters of engagement;
• Assisting in the promotion and marketing of Irwin Mitchell’s immigration services

• Recent Immigration paralegal experience is highly desirable
• Working understanding of the UK’s current immigration categories and system is essential
• Good time management skills – ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines
• Attention to detail - good organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to accept direction and to work as part of a team

If this sounds like you, we’d love to receive your application.

• Flexible working options - Make work fit around your life, not the other way around.
• 25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays - You can ‘buy’ up to 35hrs of extra holiday too
• Generous and flexible pension schemes.
• Volunteering days – Two days of volunteering every year for a cause of your choice (fully paid)
• Westfield Health membership, offering refunds on medical services alongside our Aviva Digital GP services.

We also offer a wide range of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace and to make sure you’re fully supported to work in a way that best suits you.  This includes our Flexible by Choice programme which gives our colleagues more choice over how they wish to work subject to role and client requirements.

We have recently been ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing for Large Organisations for 2023! 

Our responsible business programmes are fundamental to who we are and our purpose. We’re committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where our colleagues can flourish, and we have established a number of inclusion network groups across our business to support this aim.  

Our commitment to Social Responsibility, community investment activity and tackling climate change is a fundamental part of who we are. It’s made up of four strands: Our People, Our Community, Our Environment and Our Pro Bono. 

As part of the Irwin Mitchell Group’s on-boarding process all successful applicants are required to complete the group’s employment screening process. This process helps to ensure that all new employees meet our standards in relation to honesty and integrity therefore protecting the interests of the Group, existing employees, clients, partners and other stakeholders.

Depending on the role you apply for we may carry out checks that will establish your eligibility to work in the UK, and criminal record check and financial checks ­with a credit reference agency will also be undertaken.

The employment screening process will fully comply with Data Protection and other applicable laws.

Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer.