📣 We’re Hiring: Paralegal or NQ Solicitor – Immigration, Public Law & Litigation
Burney Legal | London | Full-time | On-site
đź’· Salary: Competitive
đź—“ Start Date: ASAP (flexible)
Burney Legal is expanding and we’re seeking a Paralegal OR Newly Qualified Solicitor to join our Immigration & Public Law team. This is a rare opportunity to gain hands-on exposure to Judicial Reviews, sponsor-licence challenges, complex immigration matters, family/human-rights work, and civil/commercial disputes from the outset.
We welcome applicants at different stages of their legal careers. Responsibilities will be tailored to experience, and training and supervision will be provided where needed.
🏛 About Burney Legal
Burney Legal is a specialist immigration and public law firm known for handling complex, high-stakes cases, including judicial reviews, sponsor-licence revocations, Skilled Worker compliance issues, family/human-rights applications, and a range of civil and commercial disputes. We’re a collaborative, supportive team working in a fast-paced environment where initiative and clear communication are valued.
🔍 Key Responsibilities
Depending on experience, you will assist with:
Public Law & Judicial Review
* Drafting Pre-Action Protocol letters, grounds for Judicial Review, witness statements & evidence bundles
* Preparing N244, N461, N463 and urgent injunction/relief applications
* Liaising with the Government Legal Department and courts
* Legal research on case law, Home Office guidance, and public law principles
Immigration
* Handling Skilled Worker, Sponsor Licence, long residence & human-rights routes
* Preparing Appendix FM and 10-year/5-year route applications
* Preparing Applications for Naturalisation and Indefinite Leave to Remain
* Building comprehensive evidence bundles and drafting strong legal representations
Sponsor Licence & Compliance
* Assisting businesses with licence applications, HR compliance, and revocation challenges
Litigation Support
* Assisting with director/shareholder disputes, breach-of-contract issues, and general civil claims
Case Management
* Client communication, file management, evidence collation, Ce-File submissions
* Preparing bills of costs and negotiating following consent orders
💡 What We’re Looking For
We welcome applications from:
* Experienced Paralegals with immigration, public law or litigation exposure
* NQ Solicitors looking to specialise in immigration & public law
You should have:
* Strong drafting and analytical skills
* Excellent organisation and time-management
* Clear, confident communication and strong client-care instincts
* Ability to work under pressure and handle deadlines
* Ce-File familiarity (advantageous)
🎓 Qualifications
* Paralegals: Law degree required; LPC/SQE desirable
* NQ Solicitors: England & Wales qualified
* Prior immigration or litigation experience preferred
✨ What We Offer
* Exposure to some of the most complex and challenging immigration/JR work in the sector
* Real responsibility from day one with close supervision
* A supportive and collaborative team environment
* Opportunities for career development and increased responsibility
* đź’· Salary: Competitive
* đź“Ť This is a fully on-site role at our London office due to the nature of the work and required collaboration
đź“© To Apply
Send your CV and a cover letter (maximum two pages) to:
sheheryar.r@burneylegal.co.uk
Subject: “Application – Paralegal/NQ – [Your Name]”