Work setting

• Private practice
• Law firm

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Advise clients of their legal rights and all matters related to law
• Perform management functions related to the practice of law
• Plead clients' cases before courts of law, tribunals and boards
• Draw up legal documents and prepare statements of legal opinion
• Supervise professional, para-legal and support staff and articling students
• Research legal precedents and gather evidence
• Analyze immigration and refugee programs and policy
• Execute interviews with clients regarding immigration issues and concerns
• Maintain up to date knowledge of changing immigration laws, regulations, policies and practices and apply this knowledge to varied client and applicant situations
•  Set priorities, develop a work schedule, and closely monitor and track cases
•  Perform administrative and management functions related to immigration matters including keeping databases up to date and maintain file organization in accordance with office and Law Society procedures and requirements

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Membership in a provincial or territorial law society

Experience and specialization

Area of work experience

• Immigration

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player
• Values and ethics