Immigration Associate NQE

Kingsley Napley is an internationally recognised law firm based in Central London. We support individuals and businesses in resolving conflict, safeguarding their futures and maximising opportunities. Our wide range of expertise means that we can provide support for our clients in all areas of their business and private life. Many of our lawyers are leaders in their field and our practice areas are highly ranked by the legal directories.

Our specialist immigration team has been advising businesses and individuals on all aspects of UK immigration and nationality law for over 20 years and is top ranked in Chambers and Legal 500. As a recognised leader and one of the largest teams of immigration lawyers in the UK, we have an established reputation for delivering exceptional client service combined with clear strategic immigration advice. Whether you are an entrepreneur starting a business in the UK, a global corporation transferring staff here or a family moving to the UK, our full-service immigration team can assist you from the simplest to the most complex of matters.

To assist the Immigration Practice Area in the provision of advice to the firm’s corporate clients. The Immigration Department is made up of three teams which consist of two corporate teams and one Private Client team.

Specific duties:                     

To include:

• Manage own caseload of corporate clients
• Actively manage and develop client relationships including day to day contact with key clients and preparing a variety of business immigration applications
• Provide advice on complex UK immigration matters
• Work with clients on Administrative Reviews and appeals to the First-Tier Tribunal against decisions involving such matters as the UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) refusing to grant a visa extension, indefinite leave to remain, or refusing to issue entry clearance to enter the UK
• Keep immigration knowledge up to date and is familiar with all relevant legislation
• Liaise closely with other fee earners in the team and with clients
• Liaise directly with the UKVI
• Completion of forms, letters and applications
• Research
• Marketing activities (seminars, workshops, pitches etc.)
• Understanding of financials on client accounts
• Supervision of junior members of the team
• Such other duties as may from time to time be required.