Key Responsibilities

Legal & Casework

• Drafting sophisticated and accurate U.S. immigration applications for submission to USCIS and U.S. Embassies and Consulates.
• Assisting attorneys with investor visa and intracompany transfer matters, including E-2, L-1 and related applications.
• Managing a caseload with multiple, often competing, deadlines.
• Taking ownership of assigned matters and ensuring that cases progress efficiently and accurately.
• Identifying legal, evidentiary and practical issues and escalating them appropriately.
• Communicating directly with clients by email and telephone and helping to manage client expectations.
• Drafting clear, legally accurate correspondence and letters of advice.
• Conducting legal and procedural research using primary sources, USCIS guidance, U.S. Embassy and Consular resources and relevant legal databases.
• Preparing concise research summaries and recommendations for attorneys.
• Preparing detailed attendance notes and documenting client communications.
• Developing and updating firm precedents, questionnaires, template correspondence and supporting documentation.
• Speaking with prospective clients, gathering relevant information and identifying issues for attorney review.
• Assisting with client consultations and explaining the firm's consultation and charging structure.
• Supporting attorneys with ad hoc research and legal projects.

Case Administration & Client Service

• Preparing and quality-checking complete application packages for submission.
• Maintaining highly organised and accurate electronic client files.
• Monitoring deadlines and ensuring that case milestones are met.
• Proofreading legal documents and correspondence to an exceptionally high standard.
• Maintaining accurate client and contact information within the firm's systems.
• Preparing meeting agendas, taking meeting notes and following up on action points.
• Coordinating courier and postage arrangements where required.
• Managing diary invitations and supporting attorneys with scheduling.
• Assisting with internal meetings and team projects.
• Supporting the office manager with ad hoc administrative tasks and special projects.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who is exceptionally capable, switched-on and motivated to develop.

You will ideally have:

• A strong academic background and university degree, preferably in law or a related discipline.
• A UK or U.S. legal background, with previous experience in a legal environment highly desirable.
• Excellent legal research, analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Outstanding written English and an exceptional eye for detail.
• The ability to communicate confidently and professionally with sophisticated clients.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• The ability to work independently while knowing when to seek guidance.
• A genuine sense of ownership and accountability for your work.
• Strong commercial awareness and an interest in understanding our clients' businesses.
• Excellent judgment, initiative and problem-solving ability.
• The ability to work calmly and accurately under pressure.
• A collaborative, positive and team-oriented approach.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills and confidence working with technology and electronic document systems.
• A willingness to go beyond the obvious answer and find practical solutions.

Most importantly, we are looking for someone who:

• Thinks. Takes ownership. Asks questions. Finds solutions. And cares about doing excellent work.

Why Join NNU?

At NNU Immigration, you will have the opportunity to develop expertise in a highly specialised and internationally focused area of law while working directly with experienced U.S. immigration attorneys.

Because we are a specialist and growing firm, you will gain exposure to a breadth and depth of work that can be difficult to obtain in a larger organisation. You will be trusted with meaningful responsibility and will have the opportunity to develop your legal, client-management and commercial skills.

You will work in a collaborative environment where quality matters, initiative is valued and people are encouraged to contribute ideas.

This role would be particularly well suited to a top UK law graduate or junior legal professional who is looking for substantial practical experience and wants to develop a long-term career in U.S. immigration law.

Location & Working Arrangements

Eccleston Square, Victoria, London

This is a hybrid role, with a requirement to work from our London office a minimum of two days per week.

You will report to the Managing Attorneys in London and New York.

How to Apply

If you are ambitious, highly capable and believe you would thrive in a specialist international law firm, we would love to hear from you.

Please send:

• Your CV; and
• A covering letter explaining why you are interested in U.S. immigration, why NNU Immigration appeals to you, and what you would bring to the role. Please also provide your salary expectations.

Applications should be sent to nita@nnuimmigration.com with the subject line:

Paralegal Application August 2026 – [Your Name]

We are looking for an exceptional candidate and are reviewing applications immediately.

If you are looking for a role where you can learn quickly, take responsibility and work on sophisticated international matters, this could be the opportunity for you.

Website: http://www.nnuimmigration.com