UK Immigration Lawyer / Advisor Intern

iam (immigration and migration) ,
London, Greater London
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INTERN UK IMMIGRATION LAWYERS / IMMIGRATION iam (immigration and migration) operate as a premier Specialist immigration law firm providing expert advice to individuals and companies. Based in Canary Wharf in London Docklands, we continually seek to hire immigration Intern Advisors and are looking for interns for our 6 month program. If you have not seen the part about who we are and what we do, go read that now! We are seeking to hire a intern to train into a talented immigration lawyer / immigration advisor. Each intern is expected to be motivated and diligent immigration intern advisors looking to be part of our team. You will be handling a varied caseload so a team player with commercial awareness is crucial as you will be part of a highly motivated Immigration Advisory team needed for our expanding Global Law Firm in Canary Wharf, London. We have an established international presence and a highly regarded reputation and provide a holistic and thorough approach to developing your career. General Description: The Immigration Intern (Advisor/Caseworker) will be responsible for learning to handle cases, obtaining new clients and bettering the service provided to clients by iam (immigration and migration), a trading name of Gio Legal Services Ltd (the Company). The Legal intern will write and review correspondence between the company and its clients, the Home Office and other interested third parties. In addition, intern Advisors will work with other employees on cases and other matters concerning the company. Job Requirements: The successful candidate will be able to prove similar or relevant near previous practical experience, knowledge or interest of the UK and preferable one or more of the various operating markets of Canada, Australia, New Zealand, US, various EU countries, South Africa. Good organisation and communication skills. Diligence that can be used in making applications. A team player with awareness is crucial as you will be part of a growing team of lawyers. The ideal candidate will be looking at getting registered at least to the OISC level one and/or preferably LSC level one and above. Computer literate with at least Word, Excel, Email, Outlook and internet Time Needed for Position: The position will be up to 40 hours per week depending on the specific work, business or legal needs and that of your time availability. Specific Job Description: Perform the duties of an immigration intern for the company and its clients. Maintain specialist knowledge in around five areas of immigration and generalist knowledge in the other areas. Manage varied caseloads of UK and other countries' immigration applications, from Visitor through the worker and family type applications, in accordance with company guidelines and relevant laws and policies. Draft, prepare and submit applications in a timely and efficient manner. Liaise with OISC/Home Office. Continuously look for better ways to benefit clients and maintain a high level of quality of work. Manage all cases employing our IT systems and casework software. Carry out office administration and help ensure the smooth operation of allocated roles. Market to and obtain new clients. Meet targets set. Work with other employees to develop policies and procedures, Attend weekly meetings. Ensure that the other members of the team, the organisation and its constituent make-up are complying with regulatory and operational requirements. Carry out daily office administration duties, casework and both the development of the company and the office as well as your progression and development. The position requires you to work closely with senior and junior lawyers, other colleagues. You will then be liaising with other government departments and staff as well as the court service. The role requires you to have supervisory, subordinating and other working relationships. Your position will continually develop and as such you will need to be adaptable and evolve with the position. We offer paid expenses for internships only. Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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