Associate Lawyer
About The Position
Green and Spiegel, Canada’s preeminent immigration law firm, sets the gold standard in the highly specialized area of immigration law. With a team of 120 talented individuals, the firm guarantees that each and every client receives top notch service. Given the breadth and depth of expertise at Green and Spiegel, there is no case too complicated or too large for the firm to handle. The firm reflects the diversity of the clients they serve and can provide services in approximately 30 languages. Knowing that you have a significant role in helping people at a critical point in their lives, makes working at Green and Spiegel a very exciting and rewarding place to work. Come join the team! We are seeking an Associate Immigration Lawyer to join our team of dynamic, diverse and experienced immigration professionals. This Associate will be responsible for managing client relationships across a broad scope of immigration files in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. The ability to work within a team, manage one’s time effectively, balance competing priorities, and maintain a continuous focus on client service and business development are key to one’s success in this role. This role is well suited to a lawyer who brings strong immigration law experience, sound judgment, a client-first approach, and the ability to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced legal environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) Degree is required
- Licensed and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
- Three years previous experience practicing Immigration Law is required
- Strong drafting, research, communication, organization, and client-service skills
- Detail-oriented
- Comfortable managing competing priorities, deadlines, working independently, and collaborating within a larger team
- Works well under pressure and demonstrates a sense of urgency to get things done quickly
Nice To Haves
- Experience with IRCC portals, case management systems, e-filing, legal practice software is an asset
- Proficiency in French is an asset; additional language skills are valued
Responsibilities
- Manage a variety of Canadian immigration files, including work permits (LMIA and LMIA-exempt applications), study permits, visitor visas, permanent residence, citizenship, inadmissibility matters, and related applications
- Work directly with clients from intake through file completion, providing clear advice, updates, and guidance throughout the process
- Draft strong legal submissions, correspondence, supporting letters, and application materials
- Conduct legal research and stay current on immigration law, policy, procedures, and regulatory changes
- Collaborate with Partners, lawyers, Administrative staff, and external resources on complex and cross-border matters
- Provide day-to-day direction and oversight to law clerks and legal assistants, including delegating tasks, reviewing work product, and supporting the development of support staff within the team
- Contribute to firm initiatives, team meetings, and ongoing professional development
Benefits
- Pay transparency legislation compliance
- Support from Partners, Administrative staff and other Associates
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
