Immigration Legal Assistant

Fillmore Riley LLP is a highly regarded and accomplished full-service law firm located in the heart of downtown Winnipeg. Our firm has been entrusted to work on some of the most complex and sophisticated transactions and litigation involving Canada’s most prominent companies, institutions and individuals.

We have an opening for an experienced Immigration Legal Assistant to assist at the partnership level. The incumbent will be able to take direction well, have detailed office and file organization skills and be self-motivated to work independently. The position is an in-office, in-person only position.

Responsibilities

• Interacting with clients, by telephone and in-person
• Prepare letters and other correspondence
• Set meetings, organize lawyer calendar, prioritize tasks
• Data Entry on government forms including forpermanent residence, work permits, status extensions, and criminal inadmissibility, etc.
• Monitor changes to immigration forms, and government website updates,
• Draft expense claims and organize deliveries
• Prepare, coordinate and monitor employment advertisements for LMIAs for clients

Core Competencies

• 3 or more years of experience as an Immigration Legal Assistant
• Sound judgment and strong problem solving skills
• Excellent people and communications skills
• Ability to learn quickly and retain complex information
• Possess strong computer, online research and organizational skills
• Excellent knowledge of the immigration websites
• Eager to work in a fast-paced environment
• Complete complex assignments with minimal supervision
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize competing deadlines
• Exercise critical thinking, with attention to detail and consistently produce high quality work
• Reliability and strong attendance

What We Offer

• Competitive salary that is commensurate with experience and skills
• Exceptional benefits package, including extended health coverage, dental coverage and long term disability
• Employee Family Assistance Plan (EFAP)
• RRSP Matching Program
• Comprehensive training and orientation program
• Corporate gym membership rate
• Shortened work day on Fridays during the summer months
• Opportunity for community involvement through a variety of firm sponsorships and events

Fillmore Riley is committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment composed of people with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and identities. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates.

Please forward your resume stating salary expectations to:

Fillmore Riley LLP
1700 - 360 Main Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 3Z3
Attention: Ms. P. Kapilik
E-Mail: recruiting@fillmoreriley.com

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.