Legal Assistant – Immigration
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 and clients.

Overview
The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing secretarial services, accounts assistance, and office services support to a busy and agile Immigration Practice Area. To be successful, you must 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, is considered an asset

Valuable command of English (reading, writing and speaking)

Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and Adobe

Job Type: Full-time, permanent

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.

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📌 Immigration Legal Assistant (Alberta)
🏢 Caron & Partners
📍 Alberta