Job Description

-To provide legal expertise and support to clients and customers with the preparation of legal cases.
-To manage the overall client caseload while maintaining an individual caseload.
-To supervise and assist in the training of legal staffs and other staff when necessary.
-To provide one -to- one legal information on a range of immigration related issues.
-To advocate on behalf of clients to Government Agencies and other organisations.
-Identify possible strategic cases, in conjunction with the senior management team.
-To ensure detailed records of all consulting work are keep and produce monthly reports on that work.
-To assist in compiling a strong evidence base to support legal department campaigning goals and objectives.
-To work collaboratively with other organisations and networks where appropriate, both locally and nationally.
-To produce briefing notes on legal updates and developments.
-To develop legal responses of strategic importance through submissions to various bills/papers.
-To liaise with other legal services on cases of strategic importance.
-Assist with media statements and media queries where necessary.

Qualifications
-+2 years of experience in legal practice · Bachelor degree of law.
-Admitted attorney of at least two years standing.
-Experience in drafting, negotiating and reviewing legal documents.
-Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and research skills.
-Natural leader who displays sound judgment and attention to detail.
-Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
-Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
-Excellent interpersonal, communication and public speaking skills.

Skills Required

• Analytical Skills
• Communication Skills
• Critical Thinking
• Decision Making
• Leadership
• Negotiation Skills
• Teamwork
• Time Management