Canadian Immigration Lawyer in Surrey

Join our team at Sedai Immigration Law Corporation, conveniently located in the Gateway Skytrain Station Tower in Surrey, BC, which is amongst the more affordable communities in Greater Vancouver.

WHY CHOOSE SEDAI IMMIGRATION LAW CORPORATION?

• Close mentoring: We ensure a high level of support. We case conference on all files and maintain an open-door policy, fostering collaboration and team support.
• Career development: Your success is our priority. Take advantage of mentorship programs and continuing professional development opportunities tailored to enhance your skills and expertise, helping you grow and advance in your career.
• Relief from administrative work: Say goodbye to administrative burdens. With our dedicated invoice clerk, bookkeeper, legal assistant, paralegal, and managing lawyer, your administrative tasks will be largely alleviated, allowing you to focus on delivering exceptional legal services to clients while enjoying a better work-life balance.
• Real time off: Enjoy peace of mind knowing that your immigration files are in capable hands when you are away. Our collaborative environment means colleagues are ready to assist on your files, ensuring continuity and support even when you are on vacation or leave.
• Professional development: We believe in investing heavily in your growth. Benefit from ongoing soft and hard skill training, empowering you to stay at the forefront of your field and advance your career.
• Flexible work arrangements: Be in the office on all workdays or, once onboarding is completed, a hybrid model with three or more days in the office per week is possible.
• Professional, positive work environment: Enjoy working in a modern office high-rise, providing a professional setting conducive to productivity and success.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Licensing: You are either licensed by the Law Society of British Columbia or have another Canadian provincial or territorial license and can transfer to BC. Your application will only be considered if you are licensed by a Canadian law society.
• Immigration engagement: Applicants with fewer than three years of full-time immigration law experience, please include a supplementary page with your résumé outlining your immigration-related professional development and activities beyond your employment.
• Proven Track Record: Demonstrated ability to manage a portfolio of files, showcasing your prowess in client acquisition and retention by having live files on which you are the responsible lawyer.
• Marketing and networking: Engage in marketing efforts online and in-person to sustain and expand your client base.
• Attention to detail: Meticulously organized with a keen eye for detail, ensuring precision in all aspects of your work.
• Ethics and compliance: Thorough understanding of Law Society rules, particularly those concerning Trust accounting.
• Technological literacy: Proficient in Microsoft Suite programs and adept at leveraging technology in your practice.
• Exceptional communication skills: Strong spoken and written communication skills, coupled with excellent interpersonal abilities.
• Effective time management: Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently.
• Book of business: Persons with an immigration law book of business preferred. If you do not have a book of business then experience and proven marketing skills and plan will be crucial.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Immigration application drafting: Prepare and draft immigration and citizenship applications with accuracy and compliance.
• Staff training and development: Provide constructive training to support staff, fostering professional growth within the team.
• Client and stakeholder relations: Maintain positive relationships with clients and stakeholders, delivering exceptional service.
• Public speaking: Represent the firm at public speaking engagements, showcasing expertise and contributing to thought leadership.
• Timekeeping: Maintain accurate timekeeping records to ensure efficient workflow management.

REMUNERATION AND LOCATION:

• Compensation structure: Benefit from a competitive incentive-based remuneration model, based on a percentage of billed and collected fees. When meeting all duties and responsibilities and depending on experience and knowledge level, you can anticipate approximately $75,000 to $125,000 per year. If you have an established book of business, it can be more.
• Firm events: Dental care, disability insurance, employee assistance program, extended health care, life insurance, on-site gym, on-site parking and bike storage, wellness program.
• Office location: Experience a modern workspace at Suite 960 – 13401 108 Avenue, Surrey, BC, equipped with the necessary tools and resources to support your practice.

All applications treated confidentially. Only applicants selected for interview will be contacted. Those interviewed will be advised on outcome within 45 days of their last interview. Kindly note, this position is not open to non-lawyers, lawyers who wish to have a purely remote work position, lawyers without sufficient immigration engagement per above, or articling students.