Immigration Law Clerk

Job description

Our client is a busy full-service law firm based in Mississauga, and they are looking to hire a Law Clerk with a minimum of 2-3 years of Canadian immigration experience working on temporary residence matters, including both LMIA-based work permit applications and a wide range of LMIA-exempt work permit applications, and permanent residence matters, including Express Entry-based PR applications, PNP applications and Family Sponsorship applications, in a fast-paced environment.

Your new role

In this new role you will be responsible for implementing various immigration strategies to deliver on clients' needs and mitigate immigration risks. Research specific visa office/application type requirements and prepare initial list of documents and information required for review by lawyer. You will prepare application forms, drafts and documents for work permit applications, study permit applications, temporary resident visas, permanent residence and citizenship matters independently at the instruction of a lawyer. Management of multiple files from beginning to end including the provision of regular updates to clients. In your new role you will also be required to stay abreast of changes in immigration law, regulation, and policy. You will also prepare applications for filing via government portals in a timely manner.

What you will need to succeed

To be considered for this position, you must have minimum of 2-3 years of Canadian immigration experience working on temporary residence matters, including both LMIA-based work permit applications and a wide range of LMIA-exempt work permit applications, and permanent residence matters, including Express Entry-based PR applications, PNP applications and Family Sponsorship applications, in a fast-paced environment. You will bring with you a strong work ethic, exceptional problem-solving skills, and would-be comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic workplace. To succeed you should also have Excellent English verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to relate to people at all levels.

What you will get in return

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an expanding firm in a role that provides tremendous growth opportunity. You will also receive a competitive compensation and benefits package.

What you need to do now

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now', or call us now at 647 370 8488 for a confidential discussion.