Immigration Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant – Immigration

Caron & Partners LLP is a mid-sized Calgary law firm with over 55 years of experience providing high-quality legal services and strategic counsel. Our growing Immigration Practice is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Immigration Legal Assistant to support our team and clients.

Overview

The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing secretarial services, accounts assistance, and office services support to a busy and dynamic Immigration Practice Area. To be successful, you must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, quick turnaround time, a keen eye for detail, discretion and a professional attitude. This is a great opportunity for a Legal Assistant who enjoys a dynamic desk with a strong desire to be on a team.

Key Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the Lawyer(s) and clients to ensure invoices are paid in a timely fashion 
• Assisting Lawyer(s) in setting up special payment arrangements for clients and in resolving questions and/or problems regarding payment of accounts
• Drafting of routine letters and basic court documents 
• Opening and closing client files and preparation of engagement letters 
• Assist with ongoing client meetings and contact clients to obtain relevant case information 
• Diarizing applications and administrative deadlines
• Organizing and maintaining clients’ files 
• Draft and process clients’ invoices and monthly billings
• Set up and maintain records management systems (including classifying and coding electronic and hardcopy files)
• Answer the phone, schedule appointments and meetings, and handle administrative and business details
• Open correspondence, co-ordinate the flow of information and respond to routine inquiries. 

Knowledge and Skills Requirements:

• Legal Assistant Diploma from an accredited institution or an acceptable level of on-the-job training
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as an Immigration Legal Assistant
• Experience in assisting with refugee claims, H&C applications, sponsorship, and permanent residence applications is an asset
• The ability to communicate in Spanish, both written and verbal, is considered an asset
• Good command of English (reading, writing and speaking)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and Adobe

Job Type : Full-time, permanent

If you are interested, please apply with a cover letter and resume.

Caron & Partners LLP is an inclusive employer committed to providing a diverse workforce. We provide equal career opportunities to all qualified candidates. We are committed to creating a respectful and inclusive work environment that allows our employees to reach their full potential.

We want to thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.