• Job Description

  Req#: NCACA004008
  About Newland Chase Academy
  Beginning January 2024, this accelerated training path will lead you to a successful client-facing career within our national immigration practice in the UK. From day one, you’ll work alongside industry-leading professionals at the top of their game, and get hands-on mentoring from high-profile immigration experts who are the best in the business.
  No immigration or legal experience? No problem. We will immerse you in an exciting and dynamic working environment and, with ongoing self-study, you will quickly develop the knowledge, skills and competencies working within UK teams. Covering a range of UK inbound routes throughout the 12-month program, you will also be exam-ready for industry accreditation within the first eight months.
  Once qualified you’ll join our global team of immigration professionals working in this fast-paced, rewarding and continuously evolving area of law.
  Launch your immigration career by joining the Newland Chase Academy.
  Position Overview:
  Through a course of intensive classroom-based training, this UK based role will allow you to work within, and learn from, a busy team of experienced and knowledgeable professionals who are from a combination of law firms, world renowned global immigration consultancies, ex-Government bodies and specific industry backgrounds. This is an exciting chance to develop your career and have the autonomy to manage client and government relationships, working at the forefront of new and developing immigration policies and practices whilst providing first class service.
  Responsibilities:
  • Gain an understanding of the Immigration Rules and Policy, working on a specific, approved OISC L1 Training plan, with a view to completing the qualification within 12 months.
  • By working with senior members of the team, and with ongoing self-study, gain a solid grounding in the core competencies and skill set required to advise and deliver national immigration services to our clients.
  • Learn how to assess the business objectives of our clients and make suitable recommendations to our client’s business needs which may include, business practices, human resource and manpower, latest regulatory requirements and best practices;
  • Draft representations, cover letters, entry clearance and leave to remain applications as required by Consultants.
  • Keep up to date with all the latest Immigration matters through own research and study.
  • Assist with UK immigration casework (with particular focus to Employment, Student, and family migration cases) with direct liaison with the client, building up own case load under close supervision.
  • Monitor progress and follow up on completion. Cases covered will include a range of standard corporate, education and private client applications.
  • Assist Supervisor with volume queries and ensuring quality of advice at all times
  • Monitor application and work load deadlines and complete assigned work within the appropriate time frames
  • Ensure the appropriate client records are established and maintained through our internal case management tool, Immigo. Update Immigo with any actions directly taken as a case proceeds.
  • Prepare compliance packs for corporate and educational clients
  • Ensure all fees and disbursements are invoiced and full payment is received prior to case submission
  • Provide clients with excellent service (in accordance with company or client specific service levels), responding to email and telephone enquiries in a timely manner and ensuring that advice is comprehensive and accurate, whilst under supervision
  Requirements:
  Person Specification (E = essential, D = desirable)
  • Applicants need to be based in the UK – E
  • Graduate level degree or equivalent level work experience – D
  • Previous Immigration Advisory experience – D
  • Proven ability to research, identify, analyse and interpret information from a range of sources and develop an appropriate solution – E
  • Proven ability to work as part of a team – E
  • Proven ability to undertake work on a project basis – E
  • Able to demonstrate a positive and flexible attitude to work, particularly new initiatives – E
  • Proven ability to manage a diverse and varied workload – E
  • Proven ability to maintain a clear overview of the key issues and prioritise effectively – E
  • Proven ability to influence effectively and sensitively, verbally and in writing – E
  • Second Language – D

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