Description

Littler LLP, the largest global employment and labour law firm is seeking a full time Law Clerk to work in our Toronto office’s Immigration Practice Group.

This position will appeal to candidates who thrive in a high‐performance culture, supporting a fast‐paced, established Immigration practice. Experience in work permit and permanent residence applications is essential.

This is a Hybrid position resident in Toronto and follows a schedule working in-office 2 days per week, with flexibility for more if needed. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accountable for providing support for a fast-paced, established immigration practice.
• Initiates cases based on instructions from lawyers.
• Determines any status issues and escalation of issues to lawyers.
• Corresponds with clients to obtain necessary information and documents to maintain case integrity.
• Obtains the necessary documents to support applications, which may include legal research.
• Assists lawyers in preparing various correspondence to clients and government boards/tribunals in accordance with applicable rules.
• Prepares immigration forms, support letters and implements the appropriate immigration processes.
• Coordinates with administrative boards/tribunals in accordance with applicable rules, and service upon other parties.
• Timely and properly files documents and associated materials in firm's filing system.
• Maintains contact lists.
• Monitors deadlines and updates lawyers as needed.
• Creates and maintains new client matters within firm standards.
• Identifies, monitors, and executes tasks related to case timelines.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Candidates should possess a minimum of three years' corporate immigration experience.
• Experience in work permit and permanent residence applications is essential.
• Well-organized and able to prioritize multiple issues.
• Sound judgment and the ability to think quickly during emergencies.
• Ability to recognize and act on opportunities using effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Proficiency in using MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Adobe.
• Proficiency with document management systems (i.e., NetDocuments) preferred.
• Understanding of the operations of a law firm or other professional services firm.

• Bachelor's degree preferred.

ABOUT LITTLER

Littler is the largest global employment and labour law practice in the world exclusively devoted to representing management. With more than 1,800 lawyers in over 100 offices worldwide, Littler serves as the single source solution provider to the global employer community. Consistently recognized in the industry as a leading and innovative law practice, Littler has been litigating, mediating and negotiating some of the most influential employment law cases and labour contracts on record for over 75 years.

Littler’s unparalleled commitment to labour and employment law helps clients navigate a complex business world with nuanced legal issues—building better solutions for clients’ toughest challenges. With deep experience and resources that are local, everywhere, Littler is fully focused on its clients. With a diverse team of the brightest minds, Littler fosters a culture that celebrates original thinking. And with powerful proprietary technology, Littler disrupts the status quo—delivering bold, groundbreaking innovation that prepares employers not just for what’s happening today, but for what’s likely to happen tomorrow.

BENEFITS

Littler LLP offers a competitive salary and a generous benefits plan, including medical, dental, vision, long term disability, life and AD&D, employee assistance, and a registered retirement savings plan (RRSP).

For inquiries regarding this opportunity, please e-mail Pam Jackson at pjackson@littler.com with the position title in the subject line. Littler Mendelson is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  

This job posting is a general description of the types of responsibilities that are required of an individual in this job.  It is not intended to be a complete list of the responsibilities, duties and skills that may be required for this job.  

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