Job description
Envoy Global is a proven innovator in the global immigration space. Our mission combines our industry-leading tech platform with holistic service to streamline, simplify and expedite the immigration process for employers and individuals.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Immigration Paralegal - Canada to join our team, specializing in all aspects of Canadian immigration - both corporate and individual immigration. You must have demonstrated knowledge and experience in Canadian Immigration Law and be interested in growing with our team in the coming years.
As our Senior Immigration Paralegal, your key responsibilities will include:
- Ensure the effective maintenance of client and internal records via use of the case management system and other internal systems
- Prepare/draft all types of immigration applications (including Quebec categories) for Case Managers in compliance to legal requirements
- Possess strong understanding of TR/PR requirements, along with Quebec immigration categories and regulations
- Correspond with applicants and HR to collect and review documents, advise on discrepancies and ensure completeness/correctness of supporting documents in line with the prepared government forms
- Collaborate and work closely with Case Managers on various aspects of work authorisation and other immigration matters
- Assist Case Managers in tracking and closing cases in accordance with SOP
- Manage a variety of temporary and permanent immigration cases, along with any other immigration cases assigned by the Team Lead and/or Immigration Manager
- Set up, attend and participate in client calls as needed
- Research processes and requirements for various applications
- Coordinate internally and with clients to ensure any deadlines are met
- Advise Case Managers of any client-related issues
- Conduct training and onboarding of new paralegals
- Handle more complex immigration matters with minimal Case Manager oversight/involvement
- Act as the “go to” contact for technical or administrative questions within the team
- Other administrative and coordination duties as assigned.
In order to apply for this role, you will need to possess the following skills, experience, and qualifications:
- At least 5 years of law clerk or paralegal experience in Canadian immigration (minimum of 1 year working within corporate immigration is required)
- Excellent attention to detail and legal proofreading skills
- High computer proficiency including Acrobat Adobe Pro and Microsoft Office suite
- Ability to work in an environment where discretion and confidentiality are essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with clients
- Ability to take initiative when appropriate
- Excellent organizational skills
- Attention to Detail
- Ability to take initiative for updating processes and providing suggestions for improvements internally
- Oral and written proficiency in English and French
Annual Salary Range: 70,000- 80,000.00 (CAD)
Notice at Collection for California Applicants: http://www.envoyglobal.com/notice-at-collection-for-ca-applicants
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