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Join Ashlings Legal at an Exciting Stage of Growth
Ashlings Legal is a modern, ambitious and rapidly growing law firm based in the heart of Manchester. As we continue to expand our Immigration Department, we are seeking an experienced Immigration Lawyer, Caseworker or Immigration Adviser to play a key role in shaping and developing our immigration practice.
This is a unique opportunity to join a growing firm at an early stage, where you will have genuine input into the design, development and future direction of the Immigration Department. We are looking for someone who wants more than simply managing files. We want someone who is ambitious, entrepreneurial and excited by the prospect of helping to build a successful department with a clear pathway towards senior leadership and potential partnership opportunities in the future.
The Opportunity
You will manage your own caseload with minimal supervision, advising both individuals and businesses across a broad range of immigration matters.
As the department grows, you will have the opportunity to:
- Help shape and develop the Immigration Department
- Influence processes, systems and client service standards
- Support and mentor junior team members
- Build your own client base and professional network
- Progress into a senior management or Head of Immigration role
- Play a key role in the long-term growth and success of the firm
Areas of Work
Personal Immigration
- Family & Spouse Visa Applications
- Skilled Worker Visas
- Student Visas
- Visitor Visas
- Settlement & Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)
- British Citizenship & Naturalisation
- EU Settlement Scheme Applications
- Administrative Reviews
- Appeals & Tribunal Matters
- Human Rights Applications
- Immigration Status & Compliance Advice
Business Immigration
- Sponsor Licence Applications
- Sponsor Licence Renewals
- Skilled Worker Sponsorship
- Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS)
- Sponsor Licence Compliance
- Right to Work Compliance
- Home Office Audit Preparation
- Sponsor Compliance Reviews
- Overseas Recruitment Support
- Global Mobility Advice
- Immigration Risk Management
- Sponsor Licence Suspension & Revocation Matters
- Ongoing Employer Immigration Support
Key Responsibilities
- Managing a varied immigration caseload independently from instruction through to completion
- Conducting client consultations and providing strategic immigration advice
- Preparing, reviewing and submitting immigration applications
- Drafting detailed legal representations and supporting documentation
- Liaising with the Home Office, employers, sponsors and external stakeholders
- Maintaining accurate case records and ensuring regulatory compliance
- Keeping up to date with developments in UK immigration law and policy
- Delivering exceptional client care and communication throughout each matter
- Assisting with business development and networking activities
- Contributing to the growth and development of the department
About You
We are interested in candidates who:
- Have a minimum of 3–5 years' experience handling immigration matters independently
- Can confidently manage their own caseload with minimal supervision
- Possess strong experience in both personal and business immigration matters
- Have excellent knowledge of UK immigration law, policy and procedure
- Demonstrate excellent drafting, communication and client care skills
- Are organised, proactive and commercially minded
- Want to grow with the firm and contribute to the development of a successful immigration practice
Desirable Qualifications
- OISC / IAA Level 3 Accreditation
- Solicitor or CILEX qualification
- Immigration law accreditation or equivalent specialist experience
- Experience with sponsor licence compliance and business immigration
- Experience preparing appeals and administrative reviews
- Experience using LEAP case management software
What We Offer
- Genuine career progression opportunities
- Direct involvement in building and shaping the Immigration Department
- Opportunity to progress into senior leadership and potential partnership roles
- Supportive, entrepreneurial and ambitious working environment
- Ongoing professional development and training
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Modern Manchester city centre offices
- Opportunity to grow alongside a rapidly expanding law firm
Why Join Ashlings Legal?
This role is ideal for an ambitious immigration professional who is looking for more responsibility, more autonomy and a genuine opportunity to influence the future of a growing department.
If you are looking for a position where your ideas will be valued, your career progression will be actively supported and your contribution can directly shape the future success of the firm, Ashlings Legal would love to hear from you.