Legal Assistant

Silcoff Shacter is looking for a Legal Assistant with experience in an immigration law firm to join our team.

Responsibilities

· Preparing and revising drafts of immigration forms and portals, including applications for temporary resident visas, sponsorship, economic applications, Labour Market Impact Assessment, Humanitarian and Compassionate ground applications, and refugee claims

· Collecting necessary documents and evidence from clients, and organizing their files up to date

· Compiling submission packages in support of immigration applications and submitting them to the relevant governmental bodies

· Drafting correspondence with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

· Conducting client intake by collecting documents, opening files and scheduling meetings with clients.

· Responding to emails and phone calls from clients and forward them correspondence relevant to their files

· Performing administrative duties and providing clerical support, including overseeing office supplies and equipment

· Preparing bank transfers and monthly bank reconciliation drafts

· Billing clients through PC Law and billing Legal Aid Ontario

Qualifications:

· Minimum of 2 years of experience working in an immigration and refugee law firm

· Experience working with PC Law and Legal Aid Ontario billing systems and experience preparing bookkeeping records

· Excellent oral and written communication skills

· Excellent interpersonal skills

· Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail

· Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks different tasks working under deadlines

· Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office and ability to navigate government portals

Education:

Post-secondary education as a paralegal, law clerk, or an immigration consultant.

* This is an in-person position.

Here is what you must include in your application: Cover letter, Writing sample, CV to apply@silcoffshacter.com

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $53,352.00 per year

Benefits:

• Extended health care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• DCS / DEC (preferred)

Experience:

• Legal Assistant: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person