Associate Immigration Lawyer

Green and Spiegel LLP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Green and Spiegel LLP, Canada's preeminent immigration law firm, seeks an Associate Immigration Lawyer to manage a broad spectrum of Canadian immigration files in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. You will work directly with clients from intake through file completion, delivering clear advice and timely updates.

This role requires a lawyer with strong immigration experience, sound judgment, and a client-first approach, with the ability to collaborate with Partners and staff.

Qualifications

• LL.B. or J.D. degree required.
• Licensed and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• Three years of immigration law experience required.
• Strong drafting, research, and client-service skills.
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage Canadian immigration files including work permits, study permits, and permanent residence.
• Interact with clients from intake to file completion, providing updates and guidance.
• Draft submissions, correspondence, and application materials.
• Perform legal research and stay current on immigration law and policy.
• Collaborate with Partners, lawyers, staff and external resources on complex matters.
• Provide direction to paralegals and legal assistants and support staff development.

Skills

Legal drafting

Legal research

Client service

Time management

Communication

Attention to detail

French language

Education

LL.B./J.D.

Ontario Bar admission

Tools

IRCC portals

Case management systems

E-filing software

Legal practice software

Job description

Green and Spiegel, Canada’s preeminent immigration law firm, sets the gold standard in the highly specialized area of immigration law. With a team of 120 talented individuals, the firm guarantees that each and every client receives top notch service. Given the breadth and depth of expertise at Green and Spiegel, there is no case too complicated or too large for the firm to handle. The firm reflects the diversity of the clients they serve and can provide services in approximately 30 languages. Knowing that you have a significant role in helping people at a critical point in their lives, makes working at Green and Spiegel a very exciting and rewarding place to work. Come join the team!

We are seeking an Associate Immigration Lawyer to join our team of dynamic, diverse and experienced immigration professionals. This Associate will be responsible for managing client relationships across a broad scope of immigration files in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. The ability to work within a team, manage one’s time effectively, balance competing priorities, and maintain a continuous focus on client service and business development are key to one’s success in this role.

This role is well suited to a lawyer who brings strong immigration law experience, sound judgment, a client-first approach, and the ability to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced legal environment.

The Associate Immigration Lawyer reports to a Partner.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage a variety of Canadian immigration files, including work permits (LMIA and LMIA-exempt applications), study permits, visitor visas, permanent residence, citizenship, inadmissibility matters, and related applications
• Work directly with clients from intake through file completion, providing clear advice, updates, and guidance throughout the process
• Draft strong legal submissions, correspondence, supporting letters, and application materials
• Conduct legal research and stay current on immigration law, policy, procedures, and regulatory changes
• Collaborate with Partners, lawyers, Administrative staff, and external resources on complex and cross-border matters
• Provide day-to-day direction and oversight to law clerks and legal assistants, including delegating tasks, reviewing work product, and supporting the development of support staff within the team
• Contribute to firm initiatives, team meetings, and ongoing professional development

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) Degree is required
• Licensed and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
• Three years previous experience practicing Immigration Law is required
• Strong drafting, research, communication, organization, and client-service skills
• Detail-oriented
• Comfortable managing competing priorities, deadlines, working independently, and collaborating within a larger team
• Works well under pressure and demonstrates a sense of urgency to get things done quickly
• Experience with IRCC portals, case management systems, e-filing, legal practice software is an asset
• Proficiency in French is an asset; additional language skills are valued

ENVIRONMENT AND PACE:

• This is a fast-paced, high-volume role with meaningful responsibility and regular client contact
• The Associate is given significant responsibilities and has a fair bit of autonomy in dealing with files and clients with support from Partners, Administrative staff and other Associates
• Pace is set by the clients and the nature of their various cases, and due to the high pressure, sensitive nature of the job, there is limited room for error

Green and Spiegel reports salary ranges in accordance with applicable provincial pay transparency legislation. Individual salaries within the anticipated salary ranges noted below are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity, education, relevant experience, knowledge, and applicable skill sets.

• $100,000 - $140,000 per year

This job posting is for an existing vacancy. In accordance with the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000, as amended, we disclose that our recruitment process does NOT use artificial intelligence (AI) tools. All hiring decisions are made by our hiring team.