Immigration Lawyer
- Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Immigration Lawyer
Location: Calgary or Vancouver
Practice Area: Immigration Law
Experience: 3-8 years
Compensation: Competitive, commensurate with experience
This is a confidential search - the identity of the hiring organization is disclosed to shortlisted candidates.
About the Opportunity
A practice with offices in Calgary and Vancouver is seeking an Immigration Lawyer to support a growing caseload of business and family immigration matters, with flexibility on location.
Key Responsibilities
Advise individual and corporate clients on Canadian immigration matters, including work permits, permanent residence, and citizenship
Prepare and file immigration applications and represent clients before IRCC and related tribunals
Advise employers on foreign worker compliance and LMIA processes
Manage a caseload of active files with competing deadlines
Build relationships with corporate clients for repeat immigration work
Qualifications
Called to the Bar in Alberta or British Columbia, in good standing
3-8 years of immigration law experience
Strong knowledge of IRPA and related immigration regulations
Excellent client-facing and communication skills
Ability to manage a high-volume, deadline-driven practice
How to Apply
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More about this job
Responsibilities
The Immigration Lawyer at Remote People will advise individual and corporate clients on Canadian immigration matters and prepare and file applications before IRCC. The role also manages a busy caseload and builds lasting relationships with corporate clients.
Requirements
Candidates need to be called to the Bar in Alberta or British Columbia and in good standing, with 3 to 8 years of immigration law experience. Strong knowledge of IRPA and immigration regulations, plus excellent client communication skills, are required.
Skills
- IRPA
- IRCC application processing
- LMIA
- Work permit applications
- Permanent residence applications
- Citizenship applications
- Immigration tribunal representation
- Foreign worker compliance
- Corporate client relations
- Caseload management
- Deadline management
- Client advisory
- Legal research
- Legal writing
- Client communication
Categories
- Legal
- Consulting
- Government & Public Sector
Keywords
- Immigration Lawyer
- immigration law
- IRPA
- IRCC
- LMIA
- work permits
- permanent residence
- citizenship
- foreign worker compliance
- corporate immigration
- family immigration
- Canadian immigration
- Alberta Bar
- British Columbia Bar
- remote legal
- legal practice
- immigration tribunals
- client relations
Seniority
Mid level
Licences and certifications
- Called to the Bar in Alberta or British Columbia
Languages
- English