Legal Assistant – Immigration Law (Experienced Applicants Only - 2+ years required) HIRING ASAP

IF JOB POSTING IS UP, WE ARE STILL LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES.

- Asset, but not required: Fluency in Spanish or French.
- You must be able to keep up in a face-paced and high volume law firm.

Duties As a Legal Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting our immigration law team. Your responsibilities will include:

- Conducting legal research and preparing supporting documentation
- Drafting and reviewing immigration-related forms and submissions
- Interviewing clients and witnesses to gather relevant information
- Managing and organizing case files, correspondence, and evidence
- Entering and maintaining accurate data in legal databases and client management systems
- Providing professional and courteous communication with clients, counsel, and government agencies
- Assisting with file preparation for hearings and applications before the RPD, RAD, and Federal Court

Mandatory Qualifications Please note: Only applicants who meet the following mandatory criteria will be considered and contacted.

- Minimum 2+ years of experience working in immigration and/or refugee law at a law firm as an administrator or legal assistant




- Hands-on experience preparing and submitting applications before the Refugee Protection Division (RPD), Refugee Appeal Division (RAD), and Federal Court (FC)
- Proven experience with Canadian immigration applications, including work permits, study permits, visitor visas, and family sponsorships
- Experience using IRCC, CBSA, and other immigration-related online portals and systems

Additional Qualifications

- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently
- Strong independence and ability to work without supervision
- Excellent legal drafting and writing skills
- High attention to detail and confidentiality in all matters
- Proficiency with CanLII or similar legal research tools
- Exceptional communication and phone etiquette
- Proficient in data entry, document management, and office software
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented workplace

MUST BE ABLE TO COME TO THE TORONTO OR HAMILTON OFFICE 1 DAY A WEEK Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00-$25.00 per hour

Benefits

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Work from home

Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:
- legal assistant: 2 years (required)

Language:
- Spanish or French (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hamilton, ON L8R 2L2

📌 Immigration Legal Assistant (2+ years experience as admin in immigration sector required) (Canada)
🏢 Sanelli Law
📍 Canada