Law Clerk – Immigration Law (Remote | Ontario)

Location: Remote (Ontario-based candidates only)

Firm: Boutique Immigration Law Firm | Toronto-based

Position Type: Full time

We are a small, nimble boutique immigration law firm based in Toronto, led by a founder ranked among Canada’s top immigration lawyers. We are seeking an experienced Immigration Law Clerk to join our growing team.

This is a home-based position, open to candidates located anywhere in Ontario, offering meaningful work, excellent work-life balance, and the opportunity to be part of a highly respected practice.

Why Join Us

- Work closely with a nationally recognized immigration lawyer
- Be part of a collaborative, supportive, and efficient boutique team
- Fully remote role within Ontario
- Group health benefits
- Three (3) weeks’ vacation
- Additional paid time off over the end-of-year holidays

Key Responsibilities

1. Case Preparation & Management

- Assist lawyers/authorized representatives with the preparation, organization, and submission of immigration applications, including:
- Work permits
- Visitor visas
- Permanent residence
- Citizenship applications
- Draft, review, and finalize forms, documents, and correspondence to ensure accuracy and compliance with Canadian immigration law
- Track, monitor, and manage application deadlines and supporting documentation

2. Client Interaction

- Communicate with clients via email, phone/video conferencing, and case management portals
- Collect and organize client information and documentation
- Provide timely, professional updates on case progress
- Respond to client inquiries with clarity and professionalism

3. Legal Research

- Conduct research on Canadian immigration laws, policies, and relevant case precedents as requested




- Stay informed of changes to immigration regulations and policies, with guidance from supervising counsel

4. Administrative Support

- Maintain well-organized electronic client files in compliance with confidentiality and data protection requirements
- Liaise with government bodies, including Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
- Schedule and return client calls as required
- Assist with the creation, maintenance, and updating of the firm’s precedent library

5. Compliance & Professional Standards

- Ensure all work complies with applicable Canadian legal frameworks and professional conduct standards
- Safeguard sensitive client information and adhere strictly to confidentiality protocols

Qualifications & Experience

- Minimum 3 years’ experience as a law clerk in a Canadian immigration law firm
- Strong working knowledge of Canadian immigration processes and procedures
- Bachelor’s degree or post-secondary diploma
- The ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and escalate case issues to supervisor
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to proofread documents, draft fluent prose, and avoid grammatical mistakes
- Excellent computer skills, 90+ wpm typing
- Self-starter, disciplined self-motivated work ethic
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (required)
- Visto AI / Officio experience is a strong asset
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple files independently
- Strong written and verbal communication skills

If you’re an experienced immigration law clerk looking for a stable, remote role with exceptional benefits and the opportunity to work with a top-tier practitioner, we would love to hear from you.

Applications will be kept strictly confidential.

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