Immigration Law Clerk / Paralegal in Toronto

At Green and Spiegel, Canada’s preeminent immigration law firm, the Immigration Case Analyst plays a key role in the intake, processing and follow up of client files. Immigration Case Analysts operate at various levels of autonomy and on various types of immigration files depending on their level of experience and tenure with the Firm.

If you are someone who is eager to learn, values teamwork and strives for excellence in all that you do, then Green and Spiegel will be a great place for you. We are seeking a legal professional with any level of previous experience at an immigration law firm and someone who thrives working on challenging and rewarding work in a fast-paced environment. Experience with the following immigration application types would be an asset:

• LMIA
• Sponsorships
• Express Entry
• Investor Programs

Immigration Case Analysts may report into a Team Lead, Associate Lawyer or Partner depending on the level and team.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Acting as the key point of contact for client inquiries at all stages; sending out initiation for files and providing clients with status updates throughout the life-cycle of their file
• Completing government forms required for various applications, drafting submission letters, mining the client’s file for information and following up on outstanding information in a timely manner
• Conducting research and leveraging government resources to ensure processes are current and appropriate documents are being used
• Full accountability of assigned files or applications including checking client ledgers and billing processes, reviewing invoices for approval
• Scheduling appointments and meetings with clients
• Ensuring that timelines and deadlines are diarized and met including expiry dates and other key dates

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree OR a Diploma or Certificate is required
• Any legal administrative or immigration experience including LMIA, Express Entry, PNP, Sponsorship and Work Permit Applications is an asset
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Excellent writing abilities is a requirement
• Ability to work in a high-volume environment

WHAT THE FIRM HAS TO OFFER YOU:

• Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and RRSP matching program
• Wellness and social perks include peer-to-peer and firm-wide recognition programs, monthly birthday celebrations, wellness sessions, staff appreciation weeks, etc.
• Collaborative and collegial culture
• Diverse work with lots of autonomy
• Mentorship and room for advancement and learning
• Exposure to Canada’s largest and oldest immigration law firm!

Green and Spiegel reports salary ranges in accordance with applicable provincial pay transparency legislation. Individual salaries within the anticipated salary ranges noted below are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity, education, relevant experience, knowledge, and applicable skill sets. $50,000 – $75,000 per year.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy. In accordance with the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000, as amended, we disclose that our recruitment process does NOT use artificial intelligence (AI) tools. All hiring decisions are made by our hiring team. Green and Spiegel LLP is committed to building a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve. We are proud to be in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), 2005 and the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process (if applicable) as required under Green and Spiegel LLP's accessibility policies and procedures. Applicants must make their accommodation needs known upon requests for interviews.