Full service law firm is growing! The team is looking to add an Immigration Associate.
The firm offers: competitive salary, full benefits including an rrsp and many other perks.
The Role
- Managing a broad range of immigration matters, including:
- Temporary Resident applications (visitor visas, work permits, study permits)
- Permanent Residence applications
- Family sponsorships
- Status extensions and restorations
- Corporate immigration matters
- Advise individuals and corporate clients on Canadian immigration strategies and compliance matters
- Prepare, review, and oversee immigration applications and supporting documentation for submission to IRCC, ESDC, and other government departments.
- Draft legal submissions, correspondence, and client communications.
- Conduct legal research and stay current on developments in immigration law and policy.
- Manage application timelines, deadlines, biometrics, medical requests, and decisions.
- Represent clients before administrative tribunals and government bodies where required.
- Collaborate with colleagues across practice areas to support client needs.
Skills / Experience
- Member in good standing with the OBA.
- 5+ years of experience practicing immigration law in Canada.
- Strong understanding of Canadian immigration processes and procedures, including IRCC application requirements and timelines.
- At least a partial book of business in the area of immigration law.
- Familiarity with LMIA applications and employer compliance requirements.
- Experience navigating various IRCC portals (representative, PR, personal, employer, etc.).
- Experience handling corporate immigration matters, including work permit applications under the International Mobility Program.
- Experience in U.S. personal and corporate immigration matters is an asset.
- Excellent written and verbal advocacy skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to independently manage a busy practice while working collaboratively within a team environment.
- Business development experience or an interest in growing a practice is considered an asset.
