Junior Immigration Law Clerk

Ruby & Co.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Ruby & Co. seeks a Junior Immigration Law Clerk to join its Toronto team, supporting a sophisticated corporate immigration and global mobility practice. You will prepare and manage Canadian business immigration applications and liaise with clients, HR professionals, and foreign nationals.

The role emphasizes accuracy, deadlines, and excellent client service, with a hybrid schedule and opportunities for professional growth within a leading international law firm.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of Canadian immigration law clerk or legal assistant experience.
• Law Clerk diploma or equivalent legal education preferred.
• Business or corporate immigration experience strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with Canadian work permits, LMIA/LMIA-exempt applications, and IRCC procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organization, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage Canadian business immigration applications.
• Prepare work permits, extensions, LMIA and LMIA-exempt filings.
• Assist with intra-company transfers and global mobility matters.
• Coordinate with corporate clients, HR professionals, and foreign nationals.
• Maintain case-management records and deadlines.
• Prepare submissions to IRCC/ESDC and other authorities.
• Conduct immigration research and stay current with rules.
• Collaborate with international teams on cross-border matters.
• Manage multiple files while maintaining accuracy and client service.

Skills

Canadian immigration experience

Communication skills

Organization & time-management

Client service

Independent & collaborative

Microsoft 365 proficiency

Education

Law Clerk diploma or equivalent

Tools

Immigration case-management systems

Microsoft 365

Job description

Our client, a leading international law firm with a sophisticated corporate immigration and global mobility practice, is seeking a Junior Immigration Law Clerk to join their Toronto team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage Canadian business immigration applications
• Prepare work permits, work permit extensions, LMIA and LMIA-exempt applications
• Assist with intra-company transfers and global mobility matters
• Assist with business visitor, temporary resident visa, and permanent residence applications
• Gather, review, and organize client documentation
• Prepare application forms, supporting letters, and other immigration documents
• Communicate with corporate clients, HR professionals, and foreign nationals
• Monitor application deadlines, permit expiry dates, and immigration milestones
• Maintain accurate electronic files and case-management records
• Prepare submissions to IRCC, ESDC, and other government authorities
• Conduct basic immigration research and stay current with program and procedural changes
• Coordinate with international immigration teams on cross-border matters
• Manage multiple files while maintaining accuracy and excellent client service

Requirements

• 1+ years of Canadian immigration law clerk or legal assistant experience
• Law Clerk diploma or equivalent legal education preferred
• Business or corporate immigration experience strongly preferred
• Familiarity with Canadian work permits, LMIA/LMIA-exempt applications, and IRCC procedures
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong client service skills and ability to communicate with corporate clients and foreign nationals
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft 365 and ability to learn immigration case-management systems

Compensation

• Salary up to $65,000, commensurate with experience
• Hybrid remote schedule with 3 days in office
• Opportunity to work within a sophisticated corporate immigration and global mobility practice
• Excellent opportunity for professional growth and development