Senior Paralegal, Canada

Envoy Global; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading immigration services firm in South Africa is seeking an experienced Senior Immigration Paralegal to focus on Canadian immigration. The role involves maintaining client records, drafting immigration applications, and collaborating with Case Managers. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of relevant experience, strong attention to detail, and excellent interpersonal skills. Proficiency in both English and French is essential. Competitive annual salary offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of law clerk or paralegal experience in Canadian immigration, minimum of 1 year within corporate immigration.
• Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills.
• Strong computer proficiency in Acrobat Adobe Pro and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Maintain client and internal records via case management system.
• Prepare all types of immigration applications for compliance with legal requirements.
• Ensure completeness of supporting documents in line with government forms.
• Assist Case Managers in tracking and closing cases.
• Conduct training and onboarding of new paralegals.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Excellent interpersonal skills

Legal proofreading skills

Ability to work with discretion

Computer proficiency including Acrobat Adobe Pro

Oral and written proficiency in English and French

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Envoy Global is a proven innovator in the global immigration space.

Our mission combines our industry-leading tech platform with holistic service to streamline, simplify and expedite the immigration process for employers and individuals.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Immigration Paralegal - Canada to join our team, specializing in all aspects of Canadian immigration - both corporate and individual immigration.

You must have demonstrated knowledge and experience in Canadian Immigration Law and be interested in growing with our team in the coming years.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the effective maintenance of client and internal records via use of the case management system and other internal systems
• Prepare / draft all types of immigration applications (including Quebec categories) for Case Managers in compliance to legal requirements
• Possess strong understanding of TR / PR requirements, along with Quebec immigration categories and regulations
• Correspond with applicants and HR to collect and review documents, advise on discrepancies and ensure completeness / correctness of supporting documents in line with the prepared government forms
• Collaborate and work closely with Case Managers on various aspects of work authorisation and other immigration matters
• Assist Case Managers in tracking and closing cases in accordance with SOP
• Manage a variety of temporary and permanent immigration cases, along with any other immigration cases assigned by the Team Lead and / or Immigration Manager
• Set up, attend and participate in client calls as needed
• Research processes and requirements for various applications
• Coordinate internally and with clients to ensure any deadlines are met
• Advise Case Managers of any client-related issues
• Conduct training and onboarding of new paralegals
• Handle more complex immigration matters with minimal Case Manager oversight / involvement
• Act as the "go to" contact for technical or administrative questions within the team
• Other administrative and coordination duties as assigned

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of law clerk or paralegal experience in Canadian immigration (minimum of 1 year working within corporate immigration is required)
• Excellent attention to detail and legal proofreading skills
• High computer proficiency including Acrobat Adobe Pro and Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to work in an environment where discretion and confidentiality are essential
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with clients
• Ability to take initiative when appropriate
• Excellent organizational skills
• Attention to Detail
• Ability to take initiative for updating processes and providing suggestions for improvements internally
• Oral and written proficiency in English and French

Annual Salary Range: 70, , (CAD)

As set forth in Envoy Global, Inc.'s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.