Position Overview & Specifications

SMA Solicitors is an established and successful law firm specialising in Immigration Law.

We are looking to hire a Legal Assistant/Paralegal. Your role will be to assist Solicitors and senior paralegals with the preparation of complex legal documents, mid-level legal research activities, and other tasks related to the practice area.

You are expected to display fantastic research and communication skills. A successful candidate should be organised, professional and well informed. Top candidates will have remarkable interpersonal, excellent verbal, written and communication skills.

Roles & Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Draft, review, and prepare legal documents to communicate regularly with clients regarding procedural and case processing issues
Analyse case documents and prepare immigration applications for filing with the appropriate government organisation.
Work closely in a team environment and provide updates
Learn procedural and processing requirements for various types of applications
Perform various administrative duties in addition to the above

Personal Specification:

· A degree in Law is essential

· Prior experience preferred but not necessary

· Analytical thinker

· Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure and meet tight deadlines

· Excellent interpersonal skills

· Good verbal and written communication skills

· Good knowledge of Microsoft Office programs

· Familiarity with legal technology and computer databases

· Present a positive, professional image with colleagues, professional staff, and clients

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £16,000.00-£18,000.00 per year