Job Overview Walshken Immigration Services Inc. is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Paralegal with a minimum of 2 years of professional experience in Canadian immigration law and civil litigation to join our growing legal team in Calgary, Alberta. The successful candidate will assist with legal research, document drafting, immigration applications, civil litigation matters, case management, and client communications while supporting legal counsel and authorized immigration professionals.

Key Responsibilities
Immigration Law
- Prepare work permit, study permit, permanent residence, restoration, and other immigration applications.
- Draft legal submissions, reconsideration requests, procedural fairness responses, and supporting documentation.
- Research immigration legislation, regulations, policies, and relevant case law.
- Assist with immigration refusals, appeals, and judicial review preparation under appropriate professional supervision.
- Maintain immigration files and monitor submission deadlines. Civil Litigation
- Assist legal counsel in preparing pleadings, affidavits, applications, motions, and other court documents.
- Conduct research on Canadian civil litigation procedures, legislation, and case law.
- Organize evidence, disclosure materials, exhibits, and litigation records.
- Assist with court filing, hearing preparation, discovery, and trial preparation.
- Monitor court deadlines and coordinate litigation-related documentation.



Legal Research and Case Management
- Conduct legal research using LexisNexis, CanLII, and other legal research platforms.
- Draft, review, and proofread legal correspondence, research memoranda, and supporting documents.
- Maintain legal records using iManage or comparable case management systems.
- Coordinate client interviews, appointments, filing deadlines, and administrative tasks.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and accurate case records. Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in Canadian immigration law and civil litigation is mandatory.
- Diploma or certificate in Paralegal Studies, Legal Assistant Studies, or a related field preferred.
- Strong legal research, drafting, proofreading, and analytical skills.
- Familiarity with Canadian immigration regulations and Alberta civil litigation procedures.
- Experience with LexisNexis, CanLII, iManage, and electronic filing systems is an asset.
- Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills.
- Ability to independently manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
- Professional client communication and interviewing skills. Work Requirements
- Must be available to work full-time, in person, in Calgary, Alberta.
- Must have legal authorization to work in Canada.
- Must be capable of working in a deadline-driven legal setting. Pay: $18.00-$25.00 per hour Expected hours: 35.0 – 40.0 per week Work

Location:
In person

📌 Paralegal (Calgary)
🏢 Walshken Immigration
📍 Calgary