legal assistant

(Immigration/Refugee Law)

Duties:

• Answer telephone/email inquiries, screen calls, and assist lawyer with case work.
• Schedule meetings for clients and lawyer.
• Analyze client cases and assist lawyer to review and prepare various immigration applications, including both inland and offshore applications, (Eg. Express Entry, Temporary Visas, Sponsorship, H&C, LMIA, PNP, Pilot Programs, etc).
• Analyze client cases and assist lawyer to review and prepare various IRB proceedings and proceedings at the Federal Court.
• Perform office administrative activities such as mailing, filing, and data entry.

Experience:

• Minimum 1 year of Immigration Law experience, including Refugee Law.

Required Language:

• English.
• Fluency in oral and written Spanish is an asset.

Core Qualities:

• Attention to details.
• Ability to handle multiple deadlines under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills, negotiation skills, and customer service skills.
• Strong analytical skills and research skills.
• Team player and able to work independently and productively.
• Prior work experience in immigration law.

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience. Bonus and benefits may be available based on performance.

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible.

Location: Downtown Toronto, Ontario

Job Type: Full-time

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Extended health care

Experience:

• Immigration/Refugee Law: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person