Immigration Lawyer – Hybrid | Vancouver

Salary: $125,000–$150,000 + Performance Bonus

R•JOHNSON Legal Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Immigration Lawyer to join a well-established Vancouver law firm with a strong focus on Canadian immigration and cross-border legal matters.

This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer looking to further develop their immigration practice within a collaborative and specialized legal environment. The firm has extensive experience handling complex matters involving both Canada and the United States and is known for providing practical, responsive, and client-focused legal services.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring a minimum of two days per week in the Vancouver office, along with a competitive salary and performance-based bonus.

The Role

• Manage a variety of Canadian immigration matters, including applications, assessments, admissibility issues, compliance matters, and appeals.
• Advise individuals and businesses on immigration options, strategies, and legal requirements.
• Prepare and review immigration applications, supporting documentation, legal submissions, and correspondence.
• Conduct legal research and provide practical advice on complex immigration matters.
• Represent clients before relevant immigration authorities and tribunals.
• Manage files independently, ensuring deadlines and procedural requirements are met.
• Communicate regularly with clients regarding case progress, timelines, and next steps.
• Collaborate with colleagues on immigration and cross-border legal matters.
• Maintain accurate file records and ensure a high standard of client service.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Canada, with membership in good standing with a Canadian law society.
• Experience practicing Canadian immigration law, including applications, admissibility, compliance, and appeals.
• Strong legal research, analytical, drafting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a client-focused approach.
• Ability to independently manage multiple files, prioritize competing demands, and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and sound professional judgment.
• Experience with cross-border immigration matters involving Canada and the United States would be an asset.
• Dual Canadian and U.S. legal qualifications would be considered an asset.
• Experience with other cross-border legal matters would also be beneficial.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a professional legal team.

If you are an immigration lawyer looking for an opportunity to further develop your practice with a respected Vancouver firm offering a hybrid work environment, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you.

Please send your resume in confidence to legal@rjohnsoncorp.com, attention Richard.

R•JOHNSON Legal Recruitment

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While we thank all those who apply for their time, only those who are short-listed will be contacted due to the high volume of resumes received.