Fragomen: Immigration Solicitor – deadline 4 December 2015

Fragomen is an international law firm specialising in immigration services to corporate and individual client, and is recognised as the world’s leading immigration law firm.

A Fragomen career gives you the opportunity to work with a smart, motivated and diverse peer group. Our exclusive focus on immigration means you will practice in an exciting, ever-changing and challenging environment with people who are passionate about immigration. Working in a collegial, team-oriented environment, Fragomen professionals learn from the industry's leading experts.  The London office of Fragomen is seeking an experienced Solicitor to work within the growing Irish inbound team to deliver exceptional immigration support and service to a highly prestigious group of clients.

Responsibilities:

• Proactively handle case load of corporate immigration files, delegating work to junior team members as appropriate
• Acts as key point of contact on client accounts
• Reviews work as appropriate drafted by junior paralegal/legal assistant
• Client facing and assignee facing with day to day contact with both parties
• Provides accurate and timely advice to clients and managers
• Responsibility for ensuring that billing and system audits for client accounts are undertaken
• Legal research as required
• Participation as required in client reviews; preparation of reports and meetings and involvement in presentations and training
• Provision of legal advice and strategic advice under supervision and guidance involvement in mentoring/training of others as well as operational issues
• Supervision of team on day to day basis

Experience required:

• Qualified solicitor with Irish practicing certificate
• Exposure to immigration work is preferred but not essential
• Experience of working in a high volume, fast paced environment is essential
• Strong client care skill, with exceptional communication skills
• Able to effectively express oneself verbally in an articulate and polished manner
• Confident in ability to successfully delegate tasks to team members, ensuring that the quality of the work produced remains of the highest standard
• Desire to further career within Corporate Immigration services
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical, problem-solving and verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to multi-task and able to function effectively in a fast-paced environment

On offer is an excellent salary, benefits and career opportunities with a market leading organisation.  If you are looking to grow your career in London this is the ideal role.

If you wish to apply for this role please email a CV and cover letter to: GNewbery@Fragomen.com