Legal Assistant - Immigration

We are seeking a qualified and experienced person to join our growing off-shore team. The right candidate will be one who has sound Canadian immigration policy knowledge, and experience with working with multiple clients in a global framework. Our goal is to find an individual who is able to work effectively with clients at all levels and can balance the need for efficiency with providing high quality service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Communicate with clients to gather information and documentation
• Draft legal forms for immigration
• Drafting submissions and affidavits
• Submit files to Immigration offices for processing
• Handle clients’ concerns, objections and queries on a regular basis
• Follow up with Immigration offices about the status of the case, by email, phone or fax
• Excellent understanding of procedural and processing requirements for various types of non-immigrant and immigrant visas.

Qualifications

• Must have a Law Degree.
• Minimum 3 year working experience in immigration consulting in an immigration firm or a law firm
• Knowledge and understanding of Immigration Policies in Canada, Europe, Australia and USA preferred
• 2 years working experience in a customer service environment
• 2 year working experience in a law firm preferred
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and scheduling skills
• Ability to research, understand and utilize various immigration policies and programs
• Ability to multi-task and meet demanding deadlines
• Demonstrated experience providing administrative support in an environment with a variety of functions
• Must have a positive attitude and a willingness to assist others
• Enjoy working in a large office and team environment
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitve Salary
• Final Salary to be determined based on one experience, certifications, and qualifications
• Annual Performances Bonuses
• Career Growth Plan
• Equitable, friendly and safe working environment

Other Requirement:

• A desktop workstation based on our specifications with 2 hours battery backup
• A headset microphones
• Internet with backup power
• Electricity backup (Ups/Generator/Others)
• Dedicated area/separate room for work

Schedule:

• Eastern Standard Time (Toronto time)
• Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 9 per week

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to work night shifts ?
• Have you ever worked for a Canadian, US or UK law firm?
• This job requires you to buy a new computer at your expense. Will you be able to purchase a new computer to start this job?
• What is your current Salary?
• What is your expected Salary?
• Do you have strong knowledge of Immigration Laws?

Work Location: In person