11 Sep 2024
Legal Assistant – Immigration
Description
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.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:
- Providing support and assistance to our Immigration Lawyers and Consultants in preparing legal documents, reviewing case files, and preparing immigration application forms.
- Setting up application profiles with both Federal and Provincial/territorial immigration application streams.
- Communicating effectively with clients and preparing draft correspondence for review by lawyers and consultants.
- Transcribing meeting notes for our Immigration Lawyers and Consultants, if the meetings with client are held in West African languages.
- Filing and serving immigration applications and appeals at the Federal Court and the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB).
- Attending meetings and hearings at court and IRB; taking notes and minutes.
- Proof reading and reviewing 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.
- Maintaining a proper filing system to ensure ease of management of immigration files while maintaining confidentiality.
- Managing the office calendar and scheduling system to ensure that appointments, meetings, engagements are properly diarized to avoid clashes.
- Managing information flow by fielding phone calls and emails.
- Attending meetings, taking notes and briefs, and preparing minute of meetings.
- Staying well-informed of changes in immigration laws and regulations.
Minimum Education Qualifications:
- 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 inimmigration, is an asset.
Experience:
- 1 year to less than 2 years
Languages:
- English. Proficiency and working knowledge in Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa or other major West African Languageis an asset.
Number of Vacancies:
- Three (3)
Requirement:
The candidate must be proficient in the use ofthe 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
Benefits
- Free parking is available
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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
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