Senior Paralegal
Envoy Global
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇨🇦 Canada
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💰 CA$70,000 - CA$80,000 per year
Job Level
Senior
About the role
- Ensure the effective maintenance of client and internal records via use of the case management system and other internal systems
- Prepare/draft all types of immigration applications (including Quebec categories) for Case Managers in compliance to legal requirements
- Possess strong understanding of TR/PR requirements, along with Quebec immigration categories and regulations
- Correspond with applicants and HR to collect and review documents, advise on discrepancies and ensure completeness/correctness of supporting documents in line with the prepared government forms
- Collaborate and work closely with Case Managers on various aspects of work authorisation and other immigration matters
- Assist Case Managers in tracking and closing cases in accordance with SOP
- Manage a variety of temporary and permanent immigration cases, along with any other immigration cases assigned by the Team Lead and/or Immigration Manager
- Set up, attend and participate in client calls as needed
- Research processes and requirements for various applications
- Coordinate internally and with clients to ensure any deadlines are met
- Advise Case Managers of any client-related issues
- Conduct training and onboarding of new paralegals
- Handle more complex immigration matters with minimal Case Manager oversight/involvement
- Act as the “go to” contact for technical or administrative questions within the team
- Other administrative and coordination duties as assigned.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of law clerk or paralegal experience in Canadian immigration (minimum of 1 year working within corporate immigration is required)
- Excellent attention to detail and legal proofreading skills
- High computer proficiency including Acrobat Adobe Pro and Microsoft Office suite
- Ability to work in an environment where discretion and confidentiality are essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with clients
- Ability to take initiative when appropriate
- Excellent organizational skills
- Attention to Detail
- Ability to take initiative for updating processes and providing suggestions for improvements internally
- Oral and written proficiency in English and French
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
immigration applicationsTR/PR requirementsQuebec immigration categorieslegal proofreadingcase managementSOP compliancedocument reviewprocess researchadministrative coordinationtraining and onboarding
Soft skills
attention to detailinterpersonal skillscommunication skillsinitiativeorganizational skillsdiscretionconfidentialityproblem-solvingcollaborationclient relations