Canadian or US Immigration Associate Lawyer
We are looking for an experienced Canadian or US Associate Lawyer to join our growing boutique law firm. Must have significant experience with Canadian and/or US immigration law. We are seeking an experienced associate to join our team in the office in Calgary, Alberta. The ideal candidate will have 3 plus years of experience in immigration law and must be a Canadian or US-licensed lawyer in good standing and good reputation.
This position requires a strong understanding of immigration law and policy and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. It also requires a strong understanding of client management with advising and strategy and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Attention to detail and superior communication skills, both verbal and written, are critical skills for this position. The position requires a detail-oriented and motivated self-starter with a sense of urgency and excellent client management skills.
Who We Are
We are a progressive boutique law firm that specializes in Canadian and US immigration law and we are based in Calgary, Alberta. We focus on teamwork, collegiality, and celebrations of success in the workplace. We offer an engaging atmosphere with opportunities for mentorship, skills development, and advancement. We represent multinational corporations, individuals, and families to assist with a full range of immigration applications for individuals and corporations.
We help Canadian and U.S. professionals and families cross borders seamlessly. Clients tell us repeatedly that we provide a higher level of service, responsiveness, attention to detail, and immigration expertise than they have experienced elsewhere. We pride ourselves on our client-focused service.
We have tightly-created systems that we value and continue to hone to improve, and we expect everyone to work within them.
About You:
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities:
- Demonstrated interest and experience in immigration law for Canadian and/or US immigration law
- Superior legal research and writing skills
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Experience and excellence in complex legal analysis
- Ability to manage many cases simultaneously in a fast-paced work environment
- Ability to engage respectfully with clients from a variety of cultural and economic backgrounds
- Enthusiasm for working in a modern office and using technology to improve the delivery of legal services
- You employ creative, innovative strategies to help clients
- You work quickly and efficiently while producing high-quality work
- You want to work in a systems-oriented law firm that prides itself on efficient turnarounds on cases or less
- You desire a competitive base salary, PTO, and benefits so that you are highly compensated
- You are willing to work within current systems to facilitate fast, high-level results
- You are results-oriented and a problem-solver
- You are a lawyer who is highly experienced and who needs little to no supervision
Responsibilities
- Strong oral advocacy and troubleshooting skills in assisting clients
- Ability to keep up to date with changes in the law
- Preparation of presentations for corporate clients
- Ensure precedents are correct and up to date according to any recent changes in the law
- Client management via telephone, meetings, and email correspondence
- Propose a plan of action or appropriate strategies
- The lawyer will have an active engagement in billing
- Professional and ethical
- Team Player
Qualifications
- Law degree along with a Canadian Call to the Bar and/or US License
- Excellent organizational, verbal/written communication skills
- Effective problem-solving skills are necessary to work with all levels of staff and clients
- Superior legal research and writing skills
Does this job sound interesting?
Please email the below information to contact(@)ackahlaw.com with the subject line “Immigration Associate Lawyer Candidate”.
How To Apply:
- Submission of a cover letter detailing why you want to work for us, your favorite case type and why, and why you are ready to make this change in your career
- Share with us what you are looking for from a firm environment
- Share with us what you are looking for in salary or other financial arrangements
- Share with us your personality testing results: Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and KOLBE
- Submission of your resume and complete application
All inquiries are confidential. Applications close on February 2, 2024.