Immigration Trainee Paralegal – East London

Job description

We are an established law firm with offices based in East London, recruiting for the position of Trainee Paralegal. We are currently seeking a hardworking candidate to assist an immigration lawyer at our East London branch. The candidate will work closely and exclusively with our Head of Department, having the opportunity to learn about immigration and civil law in practice.

Responsibilities

Report to the Head of Department

Liaise with clients and take notes

Observe client meetings

Assist with casework in immigration law

Review correspondence and prepare letters

Identify key dates in court documents

Assist with administrative duties such as photocopying and file maintenance

Assist with new client enquiries

Conduct legal research and make applications

The candidate must be organised, reliable, and punctual. We require a candidate who can commute to our East London office daily, as remote working will not be possible for this vacancy. Our East London branch is within walking distance of Upton Park station.

We are a firm keen to progress staff careers and are seeking self‐motivated candidates who work well under pressure and with a high caseload. We welcome all candidates regardless of experience, including those who have completed or are currently studying LLB, LPC, BVC, etc. An interest in immigration law is desirable, but experience is not essential. The desire to progress and take initiative is paramount.

It is imperative to prove a hardworking ethic in a time‐and‐high‐pressure environment. The candidate must take accountability and ensure they are prompt and can work with the in‐house systems and take on a caseload after receiving the relevant training.

Job Type: Full‐time

Benefits

Company pension

On‐site parking

Work from home

Schedule

Monday to Friday

Education

Bachelor's (required)

Experience

Trainee Paralegal: 1 year (preferred)

Reference ID: TP001

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

31-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English