# Immigration Paralegal

**Company:** [Stone King](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/gqBVon4K7eis1m6hVmJoww.md)
**Location:** Leeds, United Kingdom
**Workplace:** hybrid
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Immigration

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## Description

**About us**

Stone King is an ambitious and purpose-driven firm. Our collaborative culture and core values are intertwined with our ethos of doing the right thing by our clients, communities, and our people. Our passion for the sectors we work in and the purpose-driven work we do with our clients has resulted in SK being recognised as national leaders in our specialist fields across the country.

**The opportunity**

This a fantastic opportunity for a talent individual looking to progress/kick start their career as a Paralegal within our growing busy Immigration Team, working closely with our Charity, Faith and Education sectors.

As a Paralegal, your day will be filled with a variety of different tasks across the team, playing a vital role in assisting the team on a variety of client matters. This will include liaising with clients, diary management and assisting the team with research and administrative tasks.

**Reasons to apply**

-   **Opportunity to gain invaluable experience across our highly regarded Immigration Team**, you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with our specialists across the firm.
-   **Develop key skills** **and experience** that will help build the foundations of a successful career in law
-   **To be part of an ambitious, collaborative and friendly national firm** where our culture and values are at the heart of everything we do. We believe our people are our greatest asset and strive to create the best place to work.
-   **Excellent benefits for our people,** with a focus on wellbeing and development at the forefront.
-   **Hybrid working** \- Stone King are proud to be signatories of the Mindful Business Charter as part of our commitment to mental health and wellbeing. We want to support all of our people in achieving a healthy work/ life balance, and would be happy to speak with prospective candidates about flexible working arrangements.

**Key Responsibilities**

General duties include, but are not limited to:

-   Attending client meetings and minute taking.
-   Diary management; scheduling meetings accordingly both internally and externally.
-   Drafting key documents and updates.
-   Assist with business developments and research.
-   Preparing drafts of documents and corresponding with clients as requested.
-   General document management including filing and photocopying as required by the team.
-   Dealing with all clients referred to you in person and on the telephone in a professional and efficient manner.
-   Working as part of a Team with the other members of the Team/s or other members of the Firm where necessary.
-   Carrying out your work for the client to the highest possible standard.
-   Dealing with all communications promptly whether internal or external.
-   Meeting time recording requirements.

## Requirements

**Essential**

-   Previous administrative experience - ideally at least 6 months' worth.
-   Proficient IT skills.
-   Organisation skills and experience meeting deadlines in a timely manner.
-   High attention to detail.
-   Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal.
-   An aptitude for learning and be able to show initiative

**Desirable**

-   An interest in Immigration law.
-   Experience in previous role or a professional services environment.

**Personal Attributes**

-   Strong stakeholder engagement skills and confidence to challenge constructively and offer alternative approaches.
-   Solutions focused approach with drive to improve processes and outcomes.
-   Strong organisation skills, taking full ownership of tasks and ensuring delivery within agreed deadlines.
-   Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey ideas and influence decision-making effectively.
-   Adaptable approach in managing workload and supporting others.
-   Ability to work collaboratively and team-first attitude.

**Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion**

Individual differences are embraced at Stone King, and we strive to create an environment in which people feel supported and able to be themselves. We are committed to promoting an inclusive working environment that supports the growth and development for all. We are proud to be signatories of the **Mindful Business Charter**, the **Race Fairness Commitment**, and the **Age Friendly Employer Pledge**, and we are a **Disability Confident Employer**.

Stone King LLP is committed to offering an interview to any job applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the role as defined by the job description and person specification. A full copy of the person specification and job description can be provided by contacting our Recruitment team.  In some recruitment situations such as high-peak times, we might need to limit the overall numbers of interviews we offer. This will include the number of interviews offered to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria. When that happens, we’ll still aim to offer a proportionate number of interviews to disabled applicants.

We aim to make our recruitment process as inclusive as possible and will make reasonable adjustments where needed. To discuss adjustments or request information in an alternative format, please contact our recruitment team at Recruitment@stoneking.co.uk or 01225 326770.

Stone King LLP is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to ensuring equality of opportunity by encouraging all our staff to achieve their full potential and guaranteeing that all employment decisions are taken without reference to irrelevant information or discriminatory practices.

## Benefits

-   Competitive salary
-   Profit Share Scheme
-   Cycle to work scheme
-   Private Medical Insurance
-   Life assurance (4 x salary)
-   Pension scheme
-   28 days holiday (in addition to statutory UK holidays)
-   Additional day allocated for CSR activities per annum

### **Closing date: 24 July 2026**

Adverts normally close at midday on the closing date, however vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received. Therefore we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Stone King LLP is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to ensuring equality of opportunity by encouraging all our staff to achieve their full potential and guaranteeing that all employment decisions are taken without reference to irrelevant information or discriminatory practices.

Recruitment agencies – please do not send us unsolicited CVs. If you do so, we reserve the right to contact the candidate directly and your T&Cs will not apply.

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