Immigration Legal Assistant - Contract
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”. Deadline for submissions of resumes is Tuesday, August 27, 2024.
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.
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- 275 Dundas St, London, ON N6B 3L1, Canada