21 Oct
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Walshken Immigration
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Mississauga
21 Oct
Walshken Immigration
Mississauga
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Licensed Immigration Paralegal with 2+ years of experience to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will assist with immigration case management, prepare and review legal documents, and support attorneys in providing exceptional client service. This role requires strong organizational skills, legal research abilities, and proficiency in various legal software tools. The Immigration Paralegal will play a vital role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our immigration processes while maintaining compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, review, and file immigration documents such as petitions, applications, and correspondence with government agencies
- Conduct legal research using LexisNexis and other resources to support case development
- Manage case files and maintain organized electronic and physical filing systems using iManage or similar platforms
- Assist attorneys with client interviews, document collection, and case strategy sessions
- Perform data entry tasks accurately to ensure all case information is up-to-date
- Proofread legal documents for accuracy, clarity, and compliance with procedural standards
- Draft legal correspondence, affidavits, and supporting documentation with precision
- Coordinate project timelines to meet deadlines efficiently
- Communicate effectively with clients via phone etiquette and professional correspondence
- Support administrative functions including filing, scheduling appointments, and maintaining client records
Skills
- Proven experience as an Immigration Paralegal or in a similar legal support role; licensed status required
- Strong proofreading, writing skills, and attention to detail
- Proficiency with LexisNexis for legal research purposes
- Experience with project management tools and organizational skills to handle multiple cases simultaneously
- Familiarity with iManage or comparable document management systems
- Excellent research abilities to gather relevant legal information quickly and accurately
- Effective interviewing skills for client interactions
- Robust clerical experience including data entry, filing, and general administrative tasks
- Knowledge of legal drafting standards for immigration-related documents
- Ability to demonstrate professional phone etiquette when communicating with clients and stakeholders
- Prior experience with administrative tasks such as document filing and managing case workflows
This position offers an opportunity to work within a dynamic legal environment dedicated to immigration law. Candidates should be committed to accuracy, confidentiality, and providing excellent client service.
Pay: $40,000.00-$50,000.00 per year
Advantages:
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
📌 Immigration Paralegal Licensed (Mississauga)
🏢 Walshken Immigration
📍 Mississauga