Immigration Consultant (Paralegal)

Job Description

Contract: Full time, permanent

Team: UK Inbound - Team Naik

Office Location: London

The role:
The Consultant will play a key role in supporting the UK Inbound team across a diverse client base, including large multinational financial institutions, luxury and fashion houses, global pharmaceutical leaders, and clients in the energy, space, and defence sectors, as well as a varied private client portfolio.

The role combines high-quality immigration casework with strong operational and relationship support. The Consultant will support client-specific reporting functions, and contribute to the delivery of campus and early careers immigration programmes for major financial institutions.

This is a client-facing, fast-paced role offering a unique opportunity to gain experience across multiple industry sectors and complex immigration program structures.

You will benefit from direct supervision and assist in the preparation for and attendance of external meetings, marketing events and project work. There is opportunity to work on varied application types, albeit principally sponsored worker applications.

What your day will look like:

Case Management and Processing

• Under supervision, manage end-to-end casework on straightforward UK immigration matters, primarily sponsored worker applications and dependent visas.
• Support Associates and Managers with complex and high-volume cases across multiple sectors.
• Prepare application documentation under routes such as Skilled Worker, Global Business Mobility, Settlement, Appendix FM, and Private Client categories.
• Review supporting documentation, conduct quality checks, and ensure compliance with internal and client-specific protocols.
• Maintain accurate and timely updates in the case management system, ensuring seamless reporting and visibility for internal and client stakeholders.

Client Relationship Support

• Draft responses to client queries under supervision, maintaining a professional, clear, and service-oriented tone.
• Support delivery of client-facing materials such as immigration guides, newsletters, and FAQs tailored to specific industry sectors.
• Collaborate with client relationship leads to enhance process efficiency and service delivery consistency.

Campus and Early Careers Programme Support

• Provide support across client workstreams, including campus and early careers programmes where required, in response to client demand and wider team resourcing needs.

Reporting and Project Coordination

• Assist with preparation of client reporting dashboards and monthly/quarterly updates using Fragomen’s data tools.
• Coordinate data integrity reviews and support the collation of metrics for service-level monitoring.
• Participate in internal and client-facing project work, including technology and process improvement initiatives.

Client Events and Presentations

• Support the preparation and delivery of client presentations, best practice sessions, and training tailored to sector-specific needs.
• Contribute to project initiatives, thought leadership materials, and Responsible Business Practices activities.

The team:

Our UK Inbound team is a diverse team with experienced Directors, Managers, Senior Associates, Associates and Consultants. Using their entrepreneurial spirit the team is constantly thinking of new ways to provide industry-leading immigration support. This is an excellent opportunity to join a team that operates at the intersection of global mobility, compliance, and strategic workforce planning. You’ll gain exposure to leading-edge clients, contribute to innovative immigration program management, and play a hands-on role in ensuring that Fragomen continues to deliver best-in-class service across every sector.

What we are looking for:

Essential criteria:

• Experience within immigration or a client-facing professional role
• A desire to develop your career within a corporate environment
• Displays professionalism, quality service and a “can do” attitude to internal members/departments of the Firm as well as external clients and vendors
• Is able to learn procedural and processing requirements for various visa types
• Builds knowledge of Firm and client processes
• Demonstrates attention to detail and achieves high level of productivity
• Multitasks in a fast-paced environment with competing demands
• Meets assigned deadlines and communicates case progress/status/issues to supervisors
• Demonstrates flexibility and initiative regarding assignments for self and team
• Contributes to positive work environment
• Develops strong working relationships with team members and gains their confidence through displaying professionalism and efficiency in all communications
• Demonstrates professionalism and confidence in all communications with their team as well as accuracy and proficiency in written communications
• Learns from both positive and negative experiences and adapts accordingly

Preferred skills:

• Prior exposure to UK immigration casework would be preferrable (corporate or private).
• Willingness to contribute to firm-wide initiatives, including training, mentoring, and social impact projects.

What we offer:

A career at Fragomen will provide you with the opportunity to work in an exciting environment for a broad range of clients, where no two days will be the same. You will face interesting challenges, and will work with dedicated, friendly and ambitious people, where providing exceptional client service is at the core of what we do. We are extremely proud of our diverse workforce at Fragomen, and we are fully committed to providing equal opportunities.

At Fragomen, we value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your well-being and professional growth. Our UK offerings include:

• Competitive Salary: We offer salaries that reflect your skills and experience

• Health and Wellness: A comprehensive employee assistance programme, gym discounts, medical insurance, Headspace membership and wellbeing platforms
• Lifestyle and Savings: Discount platforms, cycle to work scheme, electric car lease scheme, season ticket loans and family support resources
• Protection and Security: Life assurance, group income protection and a workplace pension scheme including a 5% employer contribution
• Time Away from Work: 25 days annual leave, + bank holidays and 3 personal leave days. Enhanced family leave policies, volunteering days and birthday leave
• Professional Development: Access to our e-learning platform, mentoring schemes and training bursaries (where applicable)

• Hybrid Work Arrangements: The Firm operates a global hybrid working policy which supports flexibility. Depending on your role, you can agree with your manager a minimum of two days per week working in your local office. Flexibility is important, and additional days in the office may be required based on your role, and / or team and business need

What to expect:

• Once you have submitted your application, our Talent Acquisition team will review your skills and experience. If these match the requirements of the position, a member of our team will contact you to schedule an initial phone call.
• If shortlisted, you will be invited to participate in our interview process, which will consist of at least two stages, one of which will be conducted in-person. Depending on the role, you may also be required to complete a written assessment.
• After the interviews, we will carefully evaluate all candidates and make our final decision. You will be notified of the outcome and feedback will be provided.
• At Fragomen, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace for all applicants and employees. If you require any specific accommodations or support during the interview process, please let us know, and we will consider what reasonable adjustments are possible to meet your needs

Who we are:

At Fragomen, we are more than a global immigration services provider – we are pioneers shaping the future of mobility. With a passion for navigating the complexities of immigration, we help individuals and businesses transcend borders, unlocking opportunities around the world. As a forward-thinking, global business, we combine deep expertise with innovative technology to craft solutions that not only simplify the immigration process but also drive strategic success for our clients. Whether it is assisting multinational companies or helping people start new chapters in their lives, we are driven by the belief that global movement is the key to unlocking a world of possibilities.

We are proud of our team spirit, and we like to reflect this in the way that we work and everything we do. Our Responsible Business Practices ("RBP") prioritize Fragomen's social responsibility through a cohesive strategy covering five key focus areas: Corporate Social Responsibility, Culture and Inclusion, Sustainability, Well-Being and Pro Bono. Our RBP initiatives offer great opportunities for everyone at Fragomen to feel included, get involved and shape thoughtful initiatives and activities. For more information, please visit our website – https://www.fragomen.com/about/responsible-business-practices.html.

Fragomen is committed to promoting equal opportunities for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, heritage, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or intersex status.

All offers and/or employment contracts are contingent upon the successful completion of the Firm’s pre-employment screening process. This process may include verifying the candidate’s identity, confirming legal authorization to work in the offered position’s location, and conducting a comprehensive background check, where permitted by local regulations. We use limited AI‑assisted tools for administrative screening purposes only - never for decision‑making. All hiring decisions are made by people. Applicants may have rights to information and explanations regarding the use of such tools, or request human review, as required by applicable regional laws.

About Us

Fragomen is the leading global immigration law firm with more than 6,000 professionals in nearly 70 offices across the Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific, delivering services in over 170 countries. Ranked on both the Am Law 100 and Am Law Global 100, the firm is widely recognized for its leadership in immigration law and commitment to fostering a culture where diverse attorneys thrive and all individuals have equal opportunities to succeed.

Fragomen helps corporations and individuals navigate the complexities of global mobility and provides end-to-end support across the immigration lifecycle, from strategic planning and policy design to compliance, government investigations, litigation and more. The firm combines legal acumen and advanced digital capabilities to simplify global mobility and deliver smarter, faster and more adaptive solutions via a suite of technology brands—including Nomadic, its business travel platform that enables real-time compliance, WorkRight, its multi-jurisdictional employment verification software and Simple Citizen, a digital solution designed to streamline the pathway to US citizenship.

With a global presence, multidisciplinary approach and investment in technology, Fragomen is uniquely positioned to address today’s immigration challenges and shape the future of workforce mobility.

Fragomen is committed to promoting diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, heritage, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or intersex status.

Meaningful and Impactful Work

At Fragomen, we do meaningful and impactful work for our clients and put a focus on our Responsible Business Practices:

• #LifeAtFragomen: We drive innovation and change. We respect colleagues, embrace diversity, and empower others.

• #FragomenForward: At Fragomen, pursuing an equal, diverse, and inclusive workforce goes beyond a policy. It’s part of our DNA—and always has been. Year after year, we are recognized as leaders in diversity in our industry.

• Giving Back. We have a deep history of giving back to the communities where we live and work—and we continue that mission today. Serving the less fortunate by providing advice and community support where it is most needed allows us to help immigrants secure a better future for themselves and their families.

• Corporate Social Responsibility. We believe there is more to success in business than generating profit—we want to do well by doing good. We are committed to considering the impact that our business decisions have on our people, our planet, the communities in which we work and our clients.

• Sustainability. Fragomen is focused on sustainability in our business operations and practices—and we know there is much work to be done, with countless opportunities available to minimize our impact on the environment

• Well-being. We are committed to implementing firmwide initiatives that support the health and wellness of our people, including programs to address work-life balance and benefits that cover a wide range of well-being needs of all employees.

#FragomenWorks

• Our #FragomenWorks program provides the ability to be successful at home or in the office, via Hybrid & Remote work arrangements.

• Our Feedback Works process includes three managerial check-ins per year to help you progress in your career.

• Unique learning programs like: Fragomen Academy, Leadership Academy, Practical Management Academy, and Regional Development Conferences.