Legal assistant – immigration
Title of position: Legal assistant – immigration
Company operating name: Sikand Immigration Law PC
Number of Position: 1
Business Address: 3250 Bloor Street West, Suite 600, Etobicoke, ONM8X 2X9
Location: Hybrid – Bloor and Islington
Terms of employment: Temporary Contract (ending on July 1, 2025)
Duration: 10-month contract to cover maternity leave (October 2024 to July 2025)
Salary: An hourly rate of $25 for 30 hours per week
Eligible for over time after 44 hours per week.
Language of Work: English
Job Duties:
· Monitor and answer telephone/email inquiries and assist lawyer and law clerk with case work as needed.
· Client management – serving as an initial point of contact for clients, anticipate client service needs and demonstrate resourcefulness.
· Schedule client meetings using our practice management program;
· Perform office administrative activities such as mailing/couriers, scanning, filing, and data entry, file closing, and other tasks as assigned by lawyer or senior law clerk.
· Prepare invoices for clients and follow up to ensure collection of retainers.
· Assist with completing forms for various immigration applications, including both inland and offshore applications.
· May be required to travel to office for mail or courier pick up as needed.
Experience:
· Previous experience in an office environment, preferably an immigration law office.
· Completion of secondary school is required. Completion of college diploma is an asset.
· Required Language: English fluency.
Core Qualities:
· Attention to detail and quick to learn.
· Ability to handle multiple deadlines under pressure.
· Excellent communication skills, and customer service skills.
· Strong computer and analytical skills.
· Able to work independently and productively.
Computer and technology knowledge (MS Word, MS Office, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Windows Adobe Acrobat Reader)
Contact information:
Send detailed resume to sikandimmigrationlaw@gmail.com