Job Duties

· Conducting intake appointments with potential clients;

· Following up and updating clients on the progress of their application or litigation;

· Preparing immigration applications, forms and court documents;

· Drafting correspondence;

· Managing and prioritizing work flow;

· Answering telephone calls and scheduling consultations;

· Office administration tasks.

Skills

· Excellent time management and organizational skills;

· Detail oriented and positive attitude;

· Fluency in English is a must;

· Minimum diploma in Legal Assistant or Paralegal;

· Exceptional written and oral communication skills;

· Additional languages an asset;

· Customer service skills an asset;

· Ability to work well under pressure and with deadlines;

· Proficiency in Microsoft Word.

Legal Assistants have the following responsibilities:

· Preparing application packages, including legal submissions, forms, and supporting documents

· Review and proofread documents and correspondence to ensure compliance with legal procedures and grammatical usage

· Schedule appointments, meetings and conferences for employer

· Maintain e-filing systems, utilizing knowledge of legal records and procedures and frequently controlling confidential materials and documents





· Open and distribute regular and electronic incoming mail and other material and coordinate the flow of information internally and externally

· Prepare and key in correspondence

· Preparing factums and affidavits for court proceedings

· Maintain active and timely communications with clients

· Collect and collate information and documentation received from clients

· Maintain case and application status on the internal Case Management System

· Monitor cases and applications and ensure that all deadlines are met

Some of the applications Eastman Law Office specializes in:

· Spousal Sponsorship

· Citizenship

· H&C;

· PR Card Renewal

· Criminal Rehabilitation

· Visitor Visa

· Admissibility Hearings

· Immigration Appeal Division Appeal Hearings

· Federal Court Judicial Reviews

· Stay of Removal Motions in Federal Court

Pay: $22.00-$24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Perks

- Casual dress
- On-site parking
- Work from home

Education:
- DCS / DEC (required)

Experience:
- Office: 1 year (required)

Language:
- English (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mississauga, ON

📌 Legal Assistant (Mississauga)
🏢 Eastman Law Office
📍 Mississauga