Immigration Law Clerk- Full Time

Who are we looking for?

We are currently seeking a Law Clerk for our Immigration Law department. This position will require you to provide administrative support to the Immigration Law department.

• Post-secondary education (Law Clerk/ Legal Assistant/Paralegal), ILCO Clerk Accreditation or equivalent work experience
• 1-3 Years relevant experience in robust office environment, and/or sound working knowledge in this area.
• Experience working in a fast paced, high demand office
• Experience working in a law firm is an asset
• Above average interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to be proactive and follow through.
• Superior communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work to deadlines
• Strong drafting skills
• Strong client service skills, and finally
• Above average keyboarding/computer skills (primarily Word, Adobe and Outlook)

General tasks

• Opening/Closing files
• Organizing and maintaining files
• Communication with clients
• General administrative tasks
• Research
• Drafting application materials and client letters

Additional Tasks

• Drafting retainer agreements
• Drafting forms
• Submitting written court records requests and following up on requests
• Monthly billings and expense submissions

Personal qualities are as important as professional qualifications when working with this team. You must be a team-player, reliable, empathetic to the situations of others, and able to maintain a positive outlook. Interacting with all levels of the firm, you possess a high level of tact and integrity when dealing with exposure to confidential information. You have the ability to multi-task through multiple interruptions in our fast-paced practice but maintain self-motivation during off-peak times.

Please submit your resume by clicking "Apply Now" within the posting on our Careers page. Deadline for submission of resumes is Thursday, December 5, 2024.

We are a truly cohesive team, and as such, being a team player as well as having a strong technical ability and a positive attitude will make you a top contender, and ideally our chosen candidate.

We offer a technologically advanced environment with exposure to many specialized computer applications. Our comprehensive in-house training and ongoing support is of the highest level. We offer competitive compensation and benefits.