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Legal assistant – immigration

Legal assistant – immigration

Title of position:                           Legal assistant – immigration

Company operating name:     Sikand Immigration Law PC

Number of Position:                   1

Business Address:                      3250 Bloor Street West, Suite 600, Etobicoke, ONM8X 2X9

Location:                                           Hybrid – Bloor and Islington

Terms of employment:              Temporary Contract (ending on July 1, 2025)

Duration:                                          10-month contract to cover maternity leave (October 2024 to July 2025)

Salary:                                                An hourly rate of $25 for 30 hours per week

Eligible for over time after 44 hours per week.

 

Language of Work:                      English

Job Duties:

·         Monitor and answer telephone/email inquiries and assist lawyer and law clerk with case work as needed.

·         Client management – serving as an initial point of contact for clients, anticipate client service needs and demonstrate resourcefulness.

·         Schedule client meetings using our practice management program;

·         Perform office administrative activities such as mailing/couriers, scanning, filing, and data entry, file closing, and other tasks as assigned by lawyer or senior law clerk.

·         Prepare invoices for clients and follow up to ensure collection of retainers.

·         Assist with completing forms for various immigration applications, including both inland and offshore applications.

·         May be required to travel to office for mail or courier pick up as needed.

 

Experience:

 

·         Previous experience in an office environment, preferably an immigration law office.

·         Completion of secondary school is required. Completion of college diploma is an asset.

·         Required Language: English fluency.

Core Qualities:
· Attention to detail and quick to learn.
· Ability to handle multiple deadlines under pressure.
· Excellent communication skills, and customer service skills.
· Strong computer and analytical skills.
· Able to work independently and productively.

Computer and technology knowledge (MS Word, MS Office, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Windows Adobe Acrobat Reader)

Contact information:
Send detailed resume to  sikandimmigrationlaw@gmail.com

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