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.
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 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
- Good command of English (reading, writing and speaking)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and Adobe
Job Type: Full-time, Contract
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.
Pay: $23.00-$28.00 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Calgary, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Immigration law: 1 year (required)
Language:
Work Location: In person
