Legal Assistant or Law Clerk- Immigration

Mamann Sandaluk LLP is a full-service immigration law firm located in downtown Toronto. We are currently seeking an experienced Legal Assistant or Law Clerk to manage a variety of routine and complex permanent and temporary immigration applications.

Job Type: Full-time, On-site

Salary: Commensurate with experience, generous benefits package

To qualify for this role, you must have:

• 2+ years of Canadian immigration experience, including Humanitarian and Compassionate (H&C) applications, procedural fairness responses, judicial reviews, Refugee Claims, etc.
• University/College an asset
• Strong English communication skills
• Knowledge of Canadian immigration practices and procedures
• Knowledge of a second language is an asset

Main responsibilities include:

• Preparing applications for various temporary and permanent immigration matters, including Humanitarian and Compassionate (H&C) applications, procedural fairness responses, TRP, Refugee-related matters, judicial review applications before the Federal Court, and related applications;
• Communicating with clients to request documentation, provide updates, and respond to routine inquiries;
• Monitoring emails and shared inboxes and responding or directing inquiries as appropriate;
• Uploading and submitting applications through government portals (IRCC Portal, PR Portal, Employer Portal, etc.);
• Assisting with the collation, organization, and preparation of files for submission;
• Maintaining accurate client records by ensuring all correspondence, forms, and notes are recorded in the internal case management system and that all fields are completed and updated;
• Preparing immigration forms and supporting materials in accordance with established procedures;
• Tracking deadlines and maintaining calendars for submissions, document requests, and follow-ups;
• Printing, scanning, photocopying, faxing, and saving applicants’ documents;
• Preparing courier envelopes and labels and, if required, assisting with tracking courier deliveries;
• Conducting basic research (for example, compiling company information or background details for cases);
• Researching immigration laws, procedures, policies, and recent developments;
• Pulling reports from client management systems and assisting with file audits as required;
• Preparing client invoices and following up to assist with the collection of receivables;
• Assisting with general administrative and case management tasks as required.

What working with Mamann Sandaluk LLP offers:

• An opportunity to do a wide assortment of different immigration applications in a supportive team setting with advanced technological tools and resources.
• A variety of competitive compensation packages where your compensation will match your work/life balance.
• Our firm’s benefits package includes comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage.
• Excellent administrative support
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and to advance your career.
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that is right for you.