Paralegal

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Paralegal – Immigration & Asylum Department

Date Posted: 07 October 2026

About Wright Justice Solicitors

Wright Justice Solicitors has been providing exceptional professional legal services to our clients since 2015. Since establishing the firm, we have experienced significant growth and now have three offices in Birmingham, Leicester and Nottingham.

Our experienced team provides legal services primarily in Immigration, Family, Business, Commercial and Charity Law, together with other specialist areas.

We are looking for an experienced and committed Paralegal to join our Immigration & Asylum Department, with particular experience in asylum and human rights matters.

Job Description

• Assist solicitors and senior caseworkers with Immigration and Asylum matters, including asylum, human rights and protection claims.
• Conduct legal research on relevant case law, legislation, Immigration Rules and regulations.
• Draft, review and prepare legal documents, applications, correspondence, witness statements, representations and appeal bundles.
• Assist with First-tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal immigration and asylum matters.
• Organise and manage case files, monitor deadlines and ensure matters are progressed in a timely manner.
• Communicate with clients, the Home Office, Tribunals, barristers and other relevant stakeholders in a professional manner.
• Provide excellent client care, maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
• Assist with preparing and filing documents with the Home Office, Courts and Tribunals.
• Work collaboratively with solicitors, caseworkers and external counsel.
• Maintain accurate electronic case records and legal databases.
• Keep up to date with relevant developments in Immigration and Asylum law and procedure.
• Ensure all work complies with the firm's internal procedures, SRA regulations, GDPR, anti-money laundering requirements and other applicable obligations.
• Record time spent on matters and assist with billing and general administrative duties as required.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Immigration & Asylum Paralegal, ideally with a minimum of 1 year relevant experience.

You should have practical experience in dealing with some or all of the following:

• Asylum and protection claims.
• Human rights applications and claims.
• Further Submissions.
• Upper Tribunal matters.
• Deportation and removal cases.
• Preparation of appeal bundles, witness statements and legal representations.
• Home Office correspondence and case progression.

Essential Skills

The successful candidate should have:

• Excellent client care skills.
• Good knowledge of UK Immigration and Asylum law and procedure.
• Strong legal research, drafting and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good IT and case management skills.
• A professional, empathetic and client-focused approach.

Job Details

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Competitive, depending on experience.

Benefits:

• On-site parking.
• Professional and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for training and career development.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

Weekends: No weekends.

Work Location: In person / Hybrid.

Languages

• Urdu (preferred)
• Pashto (preferred)

How to Apply

If you would like to apply for this position, please send your CV and covering letter, setting out your relevant Immigration and Asylum experience and explaining why you would be suitable for the role.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person