Associate Immigration Lawyer

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage a variety of Canadian immigration files, including work permits (LMIA and LMIA-exempt applications), study permits, visitor visas, permanent residence, citizenship, inadmissibility matters, and related applications
Work directly with clients from intake through file completion, providing clear advice, updates, and guidance throughout the process
Draft strong legal submissions, correspondence, supporting letters, and application materials
Conduct legal research and stay current on immigration law, policy, procedures, and regulatory changes
Collaborate with Partners, lawyers, Administrative staff, and external resources on complex and cross-border matters
Provide day-to-day direction and oversight to law clerks and legal assistants, including delegating tasks, reviewing work product, and supporting the development of support staff within the team
Contribute to firm initiatives, team meetings, and ongoing professional development

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) Degree is required
Licensed and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
Three years previous experience practicing Immigration Law is required
Strong drafting, research, communication, organization, and client-service skills
Detail-oriented
Comfortable managing competing priorities, deadlines, working independently, and collaborating within a larger team
Works well under pressure and demonstrates a sense of urgency to get things done quickly
Experience with IRCC portals, case management systems, e-filing, legal practice software is an asset
Proficiency in French is an asset; additional language skills are valued

ENVIRONMENT AND PACE:

This is a fast-paced, high-volume role with meaningful responsibility and regular client contact
The Associate is given significant responsibilities and has a fair bit of autonomy in dealing with files and clients with support from Partners, Administrative staff and other Associates
Pace is set by the clients and the nature of their various cases, and due to the high pressure, sensitive nature of the job, there is limited room for error