Immigration Lawyer

Synectics Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Synectics Inc. in Calgary, Alberta, seeks an Immigration Lawyer with 2+ years of post-call experience to advise business, family, and individual clients on Canadian immigration matters.

The role involves strategic planning, compliance, and handling admissibility issues. The position requires preparing LMIA, work permits, permanent residence, and citizenship applications, while staying current with federal and provincial policies and collaborating with paralegals and assistants to deliver timely

Qualifications

• LL.B. or J.D. degree.
• Member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta.
• Minimum 2 years of post-call experience practicing Canadian immigration law.
• Strong knowledge of federal and provincial immigration policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Highly organized, dependable, and performance-oriented.
• Adaptable and comfortable with technology, training, and process improvement.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Advise business, family, and individual clients on Canadian immigration matters, including strategic, compliance, and admissibility issues.
• Prepare and manage applications for LMIAs, work permits, permanent residence, citizenship, and admissibility matters.
• Stay current with federal and provincial immigration policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.
• Work effectively with immigration paralegals and legal assistants.
• Manage client relationships through clear communication, accountability, and timely follow-up.
• Maintain accurate time records and meet billing expectations.
• Manage multiple client matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Contribute to business development and community initiatives.
• Collaborate on related legal matters, including US immigration, employment, or business law where applicable.

Skills

English communication

Attention to detail

Organized

Client relationship management

Adaptable to technology

Billing and timekeeping

Education

LL.B. or J.D. degree

Job description

We are seeking an Immigration Lawyer with 2+ years of post-call experience in Canadian immigration law to advise business, family, and individual clients. Experience in US immigration, employment, or business law is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Advise business, family, and individual clients on Canadian immigration matters, including strategic, compliance, and admissibility issues.
• Prepare and manage applications for LMIAs, work permits, permanent residence, citizenship, and admissibility matters.
• Stay current with federal and provincial immigration policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.
• Work effectively with immigration paralegals and legal assistants.
• Manage client relationships through clear communication, accountability, and timely follow-up.
• Maintain accurate time records and meet billing expectations.
• Manage multiple client matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Contribute to business development and community initiatives.
• Collaborate on related legal matters, including US immigration, employment, or business law where applicable.

Qualifications

• LL.B. or J.D. degree.
• Member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta
• Minimum 2 years of post-call experience practicing Canadian immigration law.
• Strong knowledge or developing knowledge of federal and provincial immigration policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Highly organized, dependable, and performance-oriented.
• Adaptable and comfortable with technology, training, and process improvement.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.