Average Immigration Solicitor salary in the UK

About the FirmOTS Solicitors is a Legal 500-recognised law firm based in the City of London, with a strong reputation for clear, strategic legal advice across immigration, family, litigation, employment, and corporate law. We pride ourselves on delivering a high-quality, personalised service that puts clients at the heart of everything we do. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a proactive and driven Family & Immigration Solicitor to join our team on a hybrid working basis. This is an exciting opportunity to develop within a dynamic and forward-thinking environment. Key Responsibilities Manage a diverse caseload across private family and immigration law Lead and supervise a small team of paralegals and support staff Handle client enquiries, provide consultations, and convert leads Ensure cases are progressed efficiently, meeting billing and service targets Work closely with the legal cashier and firm’s leadership Engage in business development and build client relationships Family Law Areas Include: Divorce and financial settlements Child arrangements, custody, and contact orders Child abduction and relocation Domestic violence, injunctions, and non-molestation orders Civil partnership dissolution Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements Cohabitation agreements Special Guardianship Orders Adoption and surrogacy Immigration Law Areas Include: Spouse, student, visitor, adult dependant, and ancestry visas Settlement applications (ILR, naturalisation, pre-settled/settled status) Skilled worker, sponsor licence, Global Talent, HPI, and Innovator Founder visas Asylum and human rights applications Appeals, bail, deportation, administrative reviews, and judicial review Business Immigration - Sponsorship Licence, Skilled Worker Visa, HNW Individual, UK Expansion Worker What We’re Looking For Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) Strong experience in both immigration and family law (Legal Aid experience is still considered) Proven ability to manage a caseload independently Previous experience supervising or mentoring junior staff Excellent written and verbal communication skills Client-following is desirable but not essential A confident, client-centred, and proactive approach to problem solving Motivated team player with strong time management and leadership skills Understanding of business development and commercial awareness Desirable but Not Essential Some experience in drafting Wills Benefits Compatitive salary with weekly + monthly bonus scheme Generous performance-based bonus and commission Hybrid working Company pension Mentoring and training opportunities Regular team events Free/discounted lunch options Strong career progression in a growing firm Additional Details Work Location: Hybrid (remote and in-office at EC4N, London) Schedule: Monday to Friday Work Authorisation: Must have the right to work in the UK Licence/Certification: SRA Practicing Certificate (required) Language: Fluent English (required) Relocation: Must be able to reliably commute or plan to relocate to London EC4N before starting To Apply:Submit your CV and a short cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role.

Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd): Regulated by the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas - "a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients". A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos. Choosing a career with Duncan Lewis is choosing a law firm that is the largest provider of publicly funded (legal aid) legal services in the country and has a growing private client practice. We have been Investors in People Gold Standard accredited for over 15 years and are continuously applauded nationally for the work that we do. Having demonstrated unparalleled legal expertise and a commitment to justice, we were awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards. We are named as one of the Times 200 Best Law Firms. In 2021 we were celebrated by the Chambers Europe Award as an 'outstanding firm’ for diversity and inclusion. Immigration Department Background: We have one of the largest legal aid Immigration practices in the UK and are ranked as a top tier practice by The Legal 500 directory for our services including, business immigration, human rights, appeals and overstay. Our immigration lawyers have an established reputation in acting for high net worth individuals, new and established business men and women, and innovative and skilled individuals under the Tier 1 visa categories. Our Immigration team offer a wide range of services to European Economic Area (EEA) and non-EEA individuals and families wishing to enter, remain, or settle in the UK. With over 160 specialist Immigration lawyers nationwide, we bring the highest level of expertise to all Immigration matters. The department has a number of highly skilled lawyers who have trained as barristers, and undertake complex appeal cases up to the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. Our Immigration team is renowned for their extensive experience in Asylum claims and challenging human rights violations for unaccompanied minors and victims of torture, trafficking, and domestic abuse. In these cases, we are committed to assisting no matter the individual client’s circumstance. Main Responsibilities of the Role: Report directly to Department DirectorProfessional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needsAssisting with casework including dealing with a range of Immigration matters (LAA Funded and Private client work) as well as undertaking your own advocacyAttending clients, taking instructions and preparing casesDealing with correspondencePreparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency,Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidencePreparing applications to meet Home Office requirements (incl drafting application forms, index of documents and letters of representations)Attending conferences and courtMaintaining accurate time costing proceduresImplementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptlyEnsuring compliance with file management. Key Skills Required: Demonstrate passion and experience in a broad range of publicly funded Immigration LawA strong academic background with a Law degreeLegal experience as an Immigration Paralegal / Caseworker / AdvisorClear understanding and application of Immigration LawsBusiness acumen and the ability to market the CompanyExcellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of peopleExcellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidanceCommitted team player, self -motivated and professionalExcellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills What we offer Competitive salaryA fantastic supportive teamExcellent progression opportunitiesSupport for appropriate legal awards/recognition The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. Equal Opportunities: Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce. We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies. If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, please visit our website and apply using our online process for your application to be considered.

Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd): Regulated by the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas - "a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients". A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos. Choosing a career with Duncan Lewis is choosing a law firm that is the largest provider of publicly funded (legal aid) legal services in the country and has a growing private client practice. We have been Investors in People Gold Standard accredited for over 15 years and are continuously applauded nationally for the work that we do. Having demonstrated unparalleled legal expertise and a commitment to justice, we were awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards. We are named as one of the Times 200 Best Law Firms. In 2021 we were celebrated by the Chambers Europe Award as an 'outstanding firm’ for diversity and inclusion. Immigration Department Background: We have one of the largest legal aid Immigration practices in the UK and are ranked as a top tier practice by The Legal 500 directory for our services including, business immigration, human rights, appeals and overstay. Our immigration lawyers have an established reputation in acting for high net worth individuals, new and established business men and women, and innovative and skilled individuals under the Tier 1 visa categories. Our Immigration team offer a wide range of services to European Economic Area (EEA) and non-EEA individuals and families wishing to enter, remain, or settle in the UK. With over 160 specialist Immigration lawyers nationwide, we bring the highest level of expertise to all Immigration matters. The department has a number of highly skilled lawyers who have trained as barristers, and undertake complex appeal cases up to the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. Our Immigration team is renowned for their extensive experience in Asylum claims and challenging human rights violations for unaccompanied minors and victims of torture, trafficking, and domestic abuse. In these cases, we are committed to assisting no matter the individual client’s circumstance. Main Responsibilities of the Role: Report directly to Department DirectorProfessional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needsAssisting with casework including dealing with a range of Immigration matters (LAA Funded and Private client work) as well as undertaking your own advocacyAttending clients, taking instructions and preparing casesDealing with correspondencePreparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency,Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidencePreparing applications to meet Home Office requirements (incl drafting application forms, index of documents and letters of representations)Attending conferences and courtMaintaining accurate time costing proceduresImplementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptlyEnsuring compliance with file management. Key Skills Required: Demonstrate passion and experience in a broad range of publicly funded Immigration LawA strong academic background with a Law degreeLegal experience as an Immigration Paralegal/Senior Caseworker/AdvisorClear understanding and application of Immigration LawsBusiness acumen and the ability to market the CompanyExcellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of peopleExcellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidanceCommitted team player, self -motivated and professionalExcellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills What we offer Competitive salaryA fantastic supportive teamExcellent progression opportunitiesSupport for appropriate legal awards/recognition The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. Equal Opportunities: Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce. We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies. If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, please visit our website and apply using our online process for your application to be considered.