Paralegal
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Job Description
Posted on:
17 October 2026
About us
Morgan Hill Solicitors Ltd is an SRA-regulated law firm (SRA No. 669684) based in Goodmayes, Ilford. We practise in immigration, family law and civil litigation. As we expand into publicly funded immigration and asylum work under the Legal Aid Agency’s Standard Civil Contract, we are recruiting two experienced Paralegals to join our team.
The role
You will run a caseload of legal aid and private immigration and asylum matters under the supervision of the Principal Solicitor. You will also support the firm’s family and civil litigation work. Your work will follow LAA contract, supervision and file-review requirements.
Key responsibilities
- Interview and advise clients, take instructions and assess merits against the Immigration Rules, Family Procedure Rules and Civil Procedure Rules
- Collate evidence, carry out legal research and draft representations, applications, witness statements and court documents
- Prepare bundles, chronologies and case summaries for appeals, hearings and mediations
- Draft settlement agreements, consent orders and client documentation
- Advise employer clients on sponsor licence compliance duties
- Liaise with the Home Office, HMCTS, counsel and opposing parties
- Attend hearings with the conducting solicitor or counsel
- Maintain accurate files and comply with LAA contract and file-review standards
Requirements
- A law degree (LLB or equivalent) or a degree-level legal qualification
- Current IAAS Senior Caseworker (Level 2) accreditation (essential)
- Experience in UK immigration and asylum casework; legal aid experience is desirable
- Strong legal research, drafting and analytical skills
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Ability to manage a caseload and meet deadlines
Benefits
- £41,700 per annum, paid monthly by BACS
- Paid annual leave
- Workplace pension (auto-enrolment)
- Supervision and professional development
Pay: £33,600.00-£41,700.00 per year
Work Location: In person
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