Immigration Lawyer
- AB, Canada
- Edmonton, AB, Canada
$100,000 to $150,000 CAD / year · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $100,000 to $150,000 CAD / year
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- Minimum of 3 years of experience actively practicing immigration law.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
About The Opportunity
A growing general practice law firm in Edmonton is seeking an Immigration Lawyer to join its team. The firm provides legal services across multiple practice areas and is looking for a motivated legal professional with strong immigration law experience and the ability to manage client matters independently.
Key Responsibilities
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Work Arrangement: Hybrid Flexibility
Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications are encouraged to apply.
A growing general practice law firm in Edmonton is seeking an Immigration Lawyer to join its team. The firm provides legal services across multiple practice areas and is looking for a motivated legal professional with strong immigration law experience and the ability to manage client matters independently.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage immigration matters from initial consultation through resolution.
- Advise clients on immigration pathways, eligibility requirements, and application processes.
- Prepare, review, and submit immigration applications, supporting documents, and legal submissions.
- Handle immigration-related proceedings, appeals, and hearings, as applicable.
- Stay current with Canadian immigration laws, regulations, policies, and procedural changes.
- Assess client circumstances, identify potential challenges, and develop appropriate legal strategies.
- Communicate with clients, government authorities, and other relevant parties throughout the process.
- Maintain accurate client records, manage deadlines, and ensure compliance with applicable legal requirements.
- Collaborate with colleagues to deliver effective and timely legal services.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience actively practicing immigration law.
- Must be eligible to practice law in Alberta.
- Strong knowledge of Canadian immigration legislation, regulations, and procedures.
- Experience handling immigration applications, legal submissions, and related matters independently.
- Excellent legal research, drafting, and client communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple files and deadlines.
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively.
- Full-time, permanent employment.
- Hybrid work flexibility.
- A collegial, energetic, and growth-oriented work environment.
- Opportunities to manage immigration matters and contribute to the team's continued growth.
- On-site parking.
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Work Arrangement: Hybrid Flexibility
Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications are encouraged to apply.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Manage immigration matters from consultation through resolution, including advising clients, preparing and submitting applications and legal documents, and handling proceedings, appeals, or hearings. Monitor changes in Canadian immigration law, develop strategies for client matters, communicate with relevant parties, and maintain accurate records and deadlines.
Requirements
Requires at least three years of active immigration law practice and eligibility to practice law in Alberta. Candidates must have strong knowledge of Canadian immigration law and procedures, experience independently managing immigration matters, and excellent research, drafting, communication, and organizational skills.
Skills
- Canadian Immigration Law
- Immigration Applications
- Legal Research
- Legal Drafting
- Client Communication
- Case Management
- Legal Strategy
- Regulatory Compliance
- Appeals and Hearings
- Deadline Management
- Document Preparation
- Independent Practice
- Organization
- Attention to Detail
- Collaboration
Benefits
- Hybrid Work Flexibility
- On-Site Parking
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Legal
Keywords
- Immigration Law
- Canadian Immigration Legislation
- Immigration Regulations
- Immigration Procedures
- Immigration Pathways
- Eligibility Requirements
- Immigration Applications
- Supporting Documents
- Legal Submissions
- Immigration Proceedings
- Appeals
- Hearings
- Legal Research
- Legal Drafting
- Client Consultation
- Client Communication
- Legal Strategy
- Regulatory Compliance
- Case Management
- Deadline Management
- Client Records
- Alberta Law Practice
- Legal Services