Immigration Lawyer

Sedai Immigration Law Corporation; Surrey; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Relief from administrative work

Flexible work arrangements

Positive work environment

Job summary

A law firm specializing in immigration is seeking a Managing Senior Lawyer in Surrey, BC. The role demands immigration experience with responsibilities including drafting applications, staff training, and client relations. Candidates should be licensed by a Canadian law society and possess solid marketing and networking skills. This position offers a competitive incentive-based salary model ranging from $75,000 to $125,000, dependent on experience and a book of business. Flexibility for a hybrid work model is also provided.

Qualifications

• Must have immigration experience and knowledge.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a portfolio of files.
• Strong spoken and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and draft immigration applications with accuracy.
• Provide training to support staff.
• Maintain positive relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Immigration law knowledge

Proven track record

Marketing and networking

Attention to detail

Ethics and compliance

Technological literacy

Exceptional communication skills

Effective time management

Book of business

Education

Licensed by a Canadian law society

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Managing Senior Lawyer, Sedai Immigration Law Corporation; Past National Chair CBA Immigration

Associate Lawyer, must have immigration experience and knowledge, and can be any year call.

Join our team at Sedai Immigration Law Corporation, conveniently located in the Gateway Skytrain Station Tower in Surrey, BC, which is amongst the more affordable communities in Greater Vancouver.

WHY CHOOSE SEDAI IMMIGRATION LAW CORPORATION?

• Close mentoring. We ensure a high level of support. We case conference on all files and maintain an open-door policy, fostering collaboration and team support.
• Career development: Your success is our priority. Take advantage of mentorship programs and continuing professional development opportunities tailored to enhance your skills and expertise, helping you grow and advance in your career.
• Relief from administrative work: say goodbye to administrative burdens. With our dedicated invoice clerk, bookkeeper, legal assistant, paralegal, and managing lawyer, your administrative tasks will be largely alleviated, allowing you to focus on delivering exceptional legal services to clients while enjoying a better work‑life balance.
• Real time off: enjoy peace of mind knowing that your immigration files are in capable hands when you are away. Our collaborative environment means colleagues are ready to assist on your files, ensuring continuity and support even when you are on vacation or leave.
• Professional development: we believe in investing heavily in your growth. Benefit from ongoing soft and hard skill training, empowering you to stay at the forefront of your field and advance your career.
• Flexible work arrangements: be in the office on all workdays or, once onboarding is completed, a hybrid model with three or more days in the office per week is possible.
• Professional, positive work environment: enjoy working in a modern office high‑rise, providing a professional setting conducive to productivity and success … and having fun through it all.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Licensing: you are either licensed by the Law Society of British Columbia or have another Canadian provincial or territorial licence and can transfer to BC. Your application will only be considered if you are licensed by a Canadian law society.
• Immigration law knowledge: our ideal candidate has more than two years of immigration experience and will be in a position to start file work immediately. We will consider training a candidate with less experience if they can pass an immigration law 101 test.
• Proven Track Record: demonstrated ability to manage a portfolio of files, showcasing your prowess in client acquisition and retention by having live files on which you are the responsible lawyer.
• Marketing and networking: engage in marketing efforts online and in‑person to sustain and expand your client base.
• Attention to detail: meticulously organized with a keen eye for detail, ensuring precision in all aspects of your work.
• Ethics and compliance: thorough understanding of Law Society rules, particularly those concerning Trust accounting.
• Technological literacy: proficient in Microsoft Suite programs and adept at leveraging technology in your practice.
• Exceptional communication skills: strong spoken and written communication skills, coupled with excellent interpersonal abilities.
• Effective time management: ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently.
• Book of business: persons with an immigration law book of business preferred. If you do not have a book of business then experience and proven marketing skills and plan will be crucial.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Immigration application drafting: prepare and draft immigration and citizenship applications with accuracy and compliance.
• Staff training and development: provide constructive training to support staff, fostering professional growth within the team.
• Client and stakeholder relations: maintain positive relationships with clients and stakeholders, delivering exceptional service.
• Public speaking: represent the firm at public speaking engagements, showcasing expertise and contributing to thought leadership.
• Timekeeping: maintain accurate timekeeping records to ensure efficient workflow management.

REMUNERATION AND LOCATION:

• Compensation structure: Benefit from a competitive incentive‑based remuneration model, based on a percentage of billed and collected fees. When meeting all duties and responsibilities and depending on experience and knowledge level, you can anticipate approximately $75,000 to $125,000 per year. If you have an established book of business, it can be more.
• Office location: Experience a modern workspace at Suite 960 – 13401 108 Avenue, Surrey, BC, equipped with the necessary tools and resources to support your practice. We are mostly an in‑person work environment but we can work from home one or two days per week once onboarding is complete.

All applications treated confidentially. Kindly note, this position is not opened to non‑lawyers, lawyers looking for pure remote positions, or articling students.

Artificial intelligence may be used in an initial screening to determine which applications have met minimum requirements and their rank against the above requirements and preferences. All applications will then be reviewed by a human.

Only applicants selected for interview will be contacted. Those interviewed will be advised on outcome within 45 days of their last interview.