Immigration Legal Assistant- Contract

Who are we looking for?

We are currently seeking a Legal Assistant. This is a temporary position only - of unknown duration - to fill an existing leave in the Immigration Law department. This position will require you to provide administrative support to the Immigration Law department.

• Post-secondary education (Legal Assistant/Law Clerk/Paralegal)
• 2-5 years' experience supporting a law practice
• Above average interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to be proactive and follow through.
• Superior communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work to deadlines
• Strong drafting skills
• Strong client service skills, and finally
• Above average keyboarding/computer skills (primarily Word, Adobe and Outlook)

General tasks

• Opening/Closing files
• Organizing and maintaining files
• Communication with clients
• Administrative tasks
• Research
• Drafting application materials and client letters

Additional Tasks

• Drafting retainer agreements
• Drafting immigration forms
• Submitting written court records requests and following up on requests
• Monthly billings and expense submissions

Personal qualities are as important as professional qualifications when working with this team. You must be a team-player, reliable, empathetic to the situations of others, and able to maintain a positive outlook. Interacting with all levels of the firm, you possess a high level of tact and integrity when dealing with exposure to confidential information. You have the ability to multi-task through multiple interruptions in our fast-paced practice but maintain self-motivation during off-peak times.

Please submit your resume by clicking below "Apply Now".

We are a truly cohesive team, and as such, being a team player as well as having a strong technical ability and a positive attitude will make you a top contender, and ideally our chosen candidate.

We offer a technologically advanced environment with exposure to many specialized computer applications. Our comprehensive in-house training and ongoing support is of the highest level. We offer competitive compensation and benefits.