About this role
Caron & Partners LLP is a mid-sized Calgary law firm with over 55 years of experience providing high-quality legal services and strategic counsel. Our growing Immigration Practice is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Immigration Legal Assistant to support our team.
*Overview* The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing secretarial services, accounts assistance, and office services support to a busy and dynamic Immigration Practice Area. To be successful, you possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, quick turnaround time, a keen eye for detail, discretion and a professional attitude. This is a great opportunity for a Legal Assistant who enjoys a dynamic desk with a strong desire to be on a team.
*Key Responsibilities*
* Work collaboratively with the Lawyer(s) and clients to ensure invoices are paid in a timely fashion * Assisting Lawyer(s) in setting up special payment arrangements for clients and in resolving questions and/or problems regarding payment of accounts * Drafting of routine letters and basic court documents * Opening and closing client files and preparation of engagement letters * Assist with ongoing client meetings and contact clients to obtain relevant case information * Diarizing applications and administrative deadlines * Organizing and maintaining clients? files * Draft and process clients? invoices and monthly billings * Set up and maintain records management systems (including classifying and coding electronic and hardcopy files) * Answer the phone, schedule appointments and meetings, and handle administrative and business details * Open correspondence, co-ordinate the flow of information and respond to routine inquiries.
*Knowledge and Skills Requirements:*
* Legal Assistant Diploma from an accredited institution or an acceptable level of on-the-job training * Minimum of 1 year of experience as an Immigration Legal Assistant * Experience in assisting with refugee claims, H&C applications, sponsorship, and permanent residence applications is an asset * The ability to communicate in Spanish, both written and verbal * Good command of English (reading, writing and speaking) * Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and Adobe
*Job Type*: Full-time, Contract
If you are interested, please apply with a cover letter and resume.
Caron & Partners LLP is an inclusive employer committed to providing a diverse workforce. We provide equal career opportunities to all qualified candidates. We are committed to creating a respectful and inclusive work environment that allows our employees to reach their full potential.
We want to thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $23.00-$28.00 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate: * Calgary, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience: * Immigration law: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person