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.
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