Legal Assistant – Immigration

Description

EO Law is a vibrant and dynamic law firm providing a wide range of legal services to diverse clients primarily in Immigration Law, Criminal Law, Family Law, Personal Injury, Real Estate Law, Business Law, Employment Law Civil Litigation, Wills and Estates and Notary Services.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity, and we promote equal employment opportunities for all applicants, including those self-identifying as Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada, Women and Youths.

As one of the core areas of our practice, Immigration Law continues to be one of our major areas of expertise. We provide immigration services and representation to wide array of individual and corporate clients. As we grow our clientele and expand into new markets, we are seeking the services of experienced and qualified Immigration Legal Assistants to join our dedicated team.

The ideal candidate is one who has vast experience in working within the immigration space and is very knowledgeable on the provisions and workings of the Canadian immigration system including dealings with the Federal Court of Canada, Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada, Canadian Border Services Agency, Employment and Service Development Canada and the varion Provincala and Territorial Immigration Programs. The candidate must also possess the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, pays attention to detail and be culturally sensitive. They must also be able to communicate effectively with clients.

Job Description:

• Opening and closing client files and preparation of engagement letters, agreements,
  contracts and other legal documents.
• Providing support and assistance to our Immigration Lawyers and Consultant in the
  area of preparing legal documents, reviewing case file, and preparation of immigration
  application forms.
• Setting up application profiles with both Federal and Provincial immigration
  application streams.
• Communicating with the clients and preparing draft correspondence for review by
  lawyers and consultant
• Filing and service of immigration applications and appeals at the Federal Court and the
  Immigration and Refugee board of Canada (IRB).
• Attend meetings and hearing at court and IRB take notes and minutes.
• Proof reading and review documents and correspondence, to ensure adherence to our
  firm's practice guidelines.
• Conducting legal research on varying immigration matters including case law and
  immigration legislation.
• Maintain a proper filing system to ensure ease of management of immigration files and
  to maintain confidentiality.
• Manage the office calendar and scheduling system to ensure that appointments,
  meetings, engagements are properly diarized to avoid clashes.
• Manage information flow by fielding phone calls and emails.
• Transcribe correspondence and legal documents from local West African languages,
  digital recordings or handwritten notes.
• Assist with ongoing client meetings and contact clients to obtain relevant case
  information.
• Attend meetings, take notes and briefs, and prepare minute of meetings.
• Stay well-informed of changes in immigration laws and regulations.
• Communicating with persons outside the firm, representing the firm to clients, the
  public, government, and other external entities.
• Any other work or duty that may be assigned to the Employee by the Employer, from
  time to time.

• College, CEGEP or equivalent experience.
• Previous study in law or paralegal training will be a major asset.
• Proven work experience as a legal assistant or paralegal in immigration, is an asset.

Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Requirement: The candidate must be proficient in the use of the following computer applications:

• MS Word
• MS Office
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Google systems
• Zoom, Webex and Teams
• Charts, tables, graphs and diagrams

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail.
• Personal suitability
• Accurate
• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Team player

• Free parking is available

How to Apply

If you meet the requirements highlighted above, we would love to hear from you. We encourage you to apply by sending your resume, cover letter, and any relevant information to info@eolaw.ca

Job Categories: Legal. Job Types: Full-Time. Job expires in 29 days.

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