Canadian Immigration Law Clerk – Associate (LMIA)

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Job Title: Canadian Immigration Law Clerk – Associate (LMIA)

Location: Mississauga, ON

Job Description

As a law clerk you will work as part of a team dedicated to preparing, developing and filing high priority immigration applications, with responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Manage end-to-end immigration matters for multiple concurrent applicants
• Facilitate the gathering of documentation and the preparation, review and filing of immigration applications
• Prepare responses to immigration governing bodies (i.e. IRCC, ESDC)
• Process high volume of immigration applications
• Provide guidance and support to applicants, acting as primary point of contact
• Communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing, with clients and with internal colleagues
• Respond to guidance and direction from lawyers
• Keep up to date with developments in immigration practices and procedures
• Draft / prepare billing requests
• Apply knowledge strategically and drive improvements
• Take ownership for own work’s quality, compliance and technical accuracy
• Set priorities, develop a work schedule, and closely monitor and track cases
• Manage multiple priorities in the allocated time and meet deadlines
• Execute duties with significant attention to detail and maintain high quality standards
• Handle, manipulate and analyze data and information responsibly
• Identify risks or issues that arise on active cases
• Adhere to risk management and compliance procedures
• Maintain case management database

Consistently fulfill service commitments and put in additional time whenever required

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Canadian immigration law clerk experience required

• Its a Hybrd role.

• Up to date knowledge of Canadian immigration practices and procedures
• Working experience in Canadian corporate immigration law, including experience preparing work permit (including LMIA and ICT applications) and/or permanent residence applications (including Express Entry and PNP-based applications)
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrate integrity, bring escalated issues to the attention of the lawyer
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including in both in person and remote work settings
• Ability to multitask and work well under pressure and under strict deadlines
• An interest in digital upskilling and openness to learning new tools and ways of working
• Ability to effectively prioritize, strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to share and collaborate effectively with other members of the team
• French language skills are an asset
• Flexibility to work outside normal working hours may be required based on volume of work
• Paralegal or Law Clerk diploma / certification an asset

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