Immigration Lawyer
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
$150,000 to $200,000 CAD / year · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $150,000 to $200,000 CAD / year
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- 5+ years' experience practicing Canadian immigration law
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Job Description
Insight Global is seeking an Immigration Lawyer for a specialized cross-border legal services client in Vancouver, BC. This individual will manage a diverse portfolio of Canadian immigration matters, advising clients on immigration strategies, applications, admissibility, compliance, and appeals. The lawyer will prepare legal submissions, conduct research, represent clients before relevant authorities and tribunals, and manage cases from assessment through resolution. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced immigration lawyer who values client service and wants exposure to sophisticated U.S./Canada cross-border matters. Canadian licensure is required, while the ability to practice law in the U.S. is a strong asset.
Day-to-Day:
- Advise clients on Canadian immigration options, strategies, and legal requirements
- Conduct assessments and handle immigration applications and appeals
- Prepare and review applications and supporting documentation
- Conduct legal research and draft legal opinions, submissions, and correspondence
- Represent clients before applicable immigration authorities and tribunals
- Manage active case files, deadlines, and filing requirements
- Provide clients with proactive updates on case progress and next steps
- Collaborate with colleagues on complex U.S./Canada cross-border matters
Required Skills & Experience
- Licensed to practice law in Canada
- 5+ years' experience practicing Canadian immigration law
- Experience advising clients on immigration applications, admissibility, compliance, and appeals
- Strong legal research, analytical, and legal writing skills
- Experience preparing applications, submissions, opinions, and supporting documentation
- Strong client-facing communication and expectation-management skills
- Ability to independently manage multiple files, deadlines, and competing priorities
- High attention to detail and accuracy in legal documentation
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
- Licensed to practice law in the United States
- Strong familiarity with U.S./Canada cross-border legal matters
- Previous experience with cross-border injury or related cross-border matters
Location: Vancouver, BC
Onsite Requirement: 2 days per week
Pay Transparency:
The expected base salary for this position is $150,000 annually, plus performance-based incentives tied to billable targets, with total earning potential of up to approximately $200,000.
Vacancy Status:
This Posting is for a current vacant role, and the successful candidate will be hired into an existing open position.
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Responsibilities
Advise clients on Canadian immigration strategies, applications, admissibility, compliance, and appeals, and prepare legal research, opinions, submissions, and supporting documents. Represent clients before immigration authorities and tribunals, manage cases and deadlines, keep clients informed, and collaborate on complex U.S./Canada cross-border matters.
Requirements
Applicants must be licensed to practice law in Canada and have at least five years of Canadian immigration law experience, including advising on applications, admissibility, compliance, and appeals. Strong legal research, analytical, writing, client communication, and case-management skills are required; U.S. licensure and cross-border legal experience are assets.
Skills
- Canadian Immigration Law
- Immigration Strategy
- Immigration Applications
- Admissibility
- Compliance
- Appeals
- Legal Research
- Legal Analysis
- Legal Writing
- Drafting Legal Submissions
- Client Communication
- Case Management
- Deadline Management
- Cross-Border Legal Matters
- U.S. Immigration Law
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Legal
- Consulting
Keywords
- Canadian Immigration Law
- Immigration Strategy
- Immigration Applications
- Admissibility
- Compliance
- Immigration Appeals
- Legal Research
- Legal Analysis
- Legal Writing
- Legal Opinions
- Legal Submissions
- Client Representation
- Immigration Authorities
- Tribunals
- Case Management
- Filing Requirements
- Client Service
- Canadian Law License
- U.S. Law License
- Cross-Border Legal Matters
- Cross-Border Injury Matters
- Billable Targets