Immigration Law Clerk

Siskinds LLP; London; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Immigration Law Clerk to join their dynamic team. This full-time position offers the opportunity to support a busy Immigration Law department, where you'll engage in a variety of tasks, from file management to drafting essential legal documents. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, showcasing strong organizational and communication skills while providing exceptional client service. With a commitment to professional growth and a supportive workplace culture, this role is perfect for those eager to make a difference in the legal field.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Technologically advanced environment

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant experience in a busy office environment.
• Strong organizational skills and proactive attitude are essential.

Responsibilities

• Opening/closing files and maintaining organized records.
• Drafting application materials and client correspondence.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Client Service Skills

Detail-oriented

Multi-tasking

Education

Post-secondary education (Law Clerk, Legal Assistant, Paralegal)

ILCO Clerk Accreditation

Tools

Microsoft Word

Adobe

Outlook

Job description

Job Description

Posted Friday, January 17, 2025 at 5:00 AM

Siskinds LLP is a leading law firm located in Southwestern Ontario. We are a team of over 240 lawyers and staff covering personal legal services, business law, personal injury law, and class actions law, among over 25 specialized practice areas. We help clients make informed legal choices, manage their legal affairs, and resolve complex matters. Our culture emphasizes a comfortable, reassuring, and productive client experience while delivering excellent legal services.

Immigration Law Clerk – Full Time

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a Law Clerk for our Immigration Law department. This role involves providing administrative support to the department.

• Post-secondary education (Law Clerk, Legal Assistant, Paralegal), ILCO Clerk Accreditation, or equivalent work experience
• 1-3 years relevant experience in a busy office environment or sound knowledge in immigration law
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-demand office setting
• Law firm experience is an asset
• Strong organizational skills, proactive, and able to follow through
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines
• Strong client service skills
• Proficiency in keyboarding and computer skills, primarily Word, Adobe, and Outlook
• Responsibilities include opening/closing files, organizing and maintaining files, client communication, research, drafting application materials and client letters

Additional Tasks

• Drafting retainer agreements and forms
• Submitting court record requests and following up
• Monthly billing and expense submissions

Personal qualities are as important as professional qualifications. The ideal candidate is a team player, reliable, empathetic, tactful, and maintains confidentiality. Ability to multi-task, stay motivated, and adapt to a fast-paced environment is essential.

Please submit your resume through the “Apply Now” button on our Careers page.

We value teamwork, technical ability, and a positive attitude. We offer a technologically advanced environment, comprehensive training, competitive compensation, and benefits.

Siskinds is an equal opportunity employer committed to accommodating persons with disabilities during the recruitment process. Learn more at www.siskinds.com.