Immigration Lawyer

Sedai Immigration Law Corporation; Surrey; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sedai Immigration Law Corporation seeks a Managing Senior Lawyer to join their supportive team in Surrey, BC. This role offers mentorship, career development, and a hybrid working model after onboarding. Candidates must be licensed lawyers familiar with immigration law, client management, and possess strong communication and organizational skills.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Close mentoring and strong team support

Qualifications

• Licensed by Law Society of BC or able to transfer license.
• Over two years of immigration law experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft immigration and citizenship applications.
• Maintain client relationships and represent the firm at public speaking engagements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Exceptional communication skills

Marketing and networking

Effective time management

Technological literacy

Education

Licensed by the Law Society of British Columbia or equivalent

More than two years of immigration experience

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

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

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're away. Our collaborative environment means colleagues are ready to assist on your files, ensuring continuity and support even when you're 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:

1. Licensing: you are either licensed by the Law Society of British Columbia or have another Canadian provincial or territorial and can transfer to BC.

2. 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. However, we will consider training a candidate with less experience if they can pass an immigration law 101 test.

3. 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.

4. Marketing and networking: engage in marketing efforts online and in-person to sustain and expand your client base.

5. Attention to detail: meticulously organized with a keen eye for detail, ensuring precision in all aspects of your work.

6. Ethics and compliance: thorough understanding of Law Society rules, particularly those concerning Trust accounting.

7. Technological literacy: proficient in Microsoft Suite programs and adept at leveraging technology in your practice.

8. Exceptional communication skills: strong spoken and written communication skills, coupled with excellent interpersonal abilities.

6. Effective time management: ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.Immigration application drafting: prepare and draft immigration and citizenship applications with accuracy and compliance.

2.Staff training and development: provide constructive training to support staff, fostering professional growth within the team.

3.Client and stakeholder relations: maintain positive relationships with clients and stakeholders, delivering exceptional service.

5.Public speaking: represent the firm at public speaking engagements, showcasing expertise and contributing to thought leadership.

6.Timekeeping: maintain accurate timekeeping records to ensure efficient workflow management.

REMUNERATION AND LOCATION:

1. 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, you can anticipate $75,000 to $150,000 per year.

2. 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. We usually don’t though because we all get along well, have fun together, and find benefit in the open-door policy.

If you are ready to seize this opportunity to thrive in a supportive and collaborative environment that prioritizes your professional growth and success then please apply. All applications treated confidentially and can be sent directly to [e-mail] .

Kindly note, we are not hiring lawyers looking for a purely remote work position or articling students.

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