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About the Role
Our Toronto office is seeking an experienced Immigration Lawyer to collaborate with and support clients in the evolving landscape of Canadian business immigration. This role offers the opportunity to work with a smart, motivated, and diverse peer group in an exciting, dynamic, and challenging environment focused exclusively on immigration. You will learn from industry-leading experts in a collegial, team-oriented setting, supported by cutting-edge technology.
Responsibilities
- Develop an expert-level understanding of client base, supported industries, and firm practice areas.
- Assess eligibility of corporate foreign national employees for non-immigrant and immigrant visa status.
- Prepare petitions and applications for submission to government agencies in collaboration with client global mobility personnel.
- Draft letters and legal documents based on established precedents.
- Conduct research to support client requests and projects.
- Supervise paralegal staff in record keeping and document preparation.
- Learn and implement guidance from supervisors and experienced colleagues.
- Proactively communicate with clients within SLAs/team protocols with precise, efficient, thoughtful, and organized responses.
- Partner with colleagues to resolve client issues, share information, and support client projects.
- Support clients in immigration program management and compliance.
- Accurately use firm technology and enter data in line with team and client protocols.
- Actively contribute to team meetings and firmwide activities.
- Act as a source of advice and training to junior colleagues, sharing immigration knowledge and expertise.
- Ensure self and team adhere to firm standards and policies for risk mitigation and compliance.
- Perform other duties as required.
Requirements
- Canadian bar lawyer with a minimum of 2 years’ experience and knowledge of immigration law.
- Proven ability to build strong working relationships with clients and staff.
- Ability to manage a broad caseload in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to identify issues, analyze facts, and determine appropriate case strategy.
- Effectively utilize on-line research tools.
- Comfortable working with client management systems.
- Displays professionalism, quality service, and a positive can-do attitude.
- Contribute to the Firm's overall initiatives.
- Successful completion of the Firm’s pre-employment screening process, including identity verification, legal work authorization confirmation, and background check.
Skills
- Immigration law
- Client relationship management
- Case management
- Legal research
- Legal document drafting
- Team collaboration
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Adaptability
- Attention to detail
Location
- Toronto
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 2 years minimum experience
Education Level
- Canadian bar admission
Salary/Compensations
- $98,000.00 - $117,000.00
Benefits
- RRSP
- Paid time off plans
About the Company
- Fragomen is exclusively focused on immigration, operating in an exciting, dynamic, and challenging environment with talented individuals who share a passion for immigration.
- Fragomen Associates learn from industry-leading experts in a collegial, team-oriented environment.
- The firm's unwavering dedication to excellence and industry best practices is bolstered by cutting-edge technological innovation.
Equal Opportunity
- Fragomen (Canada) Co. is committed to providing employment accommodation during the recruitment process.
- We are committed to building a diverse team through inclusive recruitment and selection.
- We welcome and encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds, perspectives, and communities.
- If you require an accommodation during the selection process, please inform us as soon as possible.