Immigration Lawyer
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Are you an Immigration Lawyer with a passion for helping individuals and organizations navigate complex legal processes Do you thrive in a fastpaced environment where your legal acumen and strategic thinking can make a meaningful impact
McInnes Cooper is seeking a driven and client focused Immigration Lawyer to join our dynamic and collaborative team. This role offers the flexibility of remote work and can be based anywhere within the Atlantic provinces or in one of our office locations (Halifax Sydney St. Johns Fredericton Moncton Saint John or Charlottetown). As a key member of our immigration practice you will manage a diverse portfolio of files and applications provide strategic legal advice draft submissions and legal documents and work closely with clients to support them throughout their immigration journey. Youll also collaborate with colleagues liaise with government authorities and stay current with evolving immigration laws and policies to ensure informed effective client representation.
As an Immigration Lawyer you will be responsible for:
- Managing numerous files and applications simultaneously and working alongside other immigration team members;
- Analyzing complex legal issues and offering strategic advice;
- Representing and supporting clients at every stage of various immigration applications;
- Working with clients to gather information and supporting documentation;
- Conducting legal research analyzing complex legal issues and offering strategic advice
- Drafting legal submissions and other documents necessary for case management
- Communicating effectively with clients colleagues and government authorities to ensure successful outcomes; and
- Monitoring changes in legal regulations immigration laws policies and incorporating those findings to your practice.
The successful candidate will possess the following skill set:
- Strong analytical organizational and leadership skills;
- Exceptional clientfocused approach with effective interpersonal and communication abilities;
- Ability to leverage technological skills and established procedures and processes;
- Proven ability to manage time efficiently and handle multiple files; and
- A strong drive to succeed in a fastpaced and clientfocused environment.
We also recognize the importance of integrating work and life which is why we offer a range of benefits designed to support our team including:
- Flexible work arrangements including hybrid and remote work options to support worklife integration;
- Industryleading group benefits program to support your health and wellbeing;
- Personal spending account (wellness benefit);
- Enhanced professional development opportunities through training programs mentorship initiatives and certifications;
- Interestfree student loan program;
- Our Team we cant say enough about our people! You will be part of a collaborative work environment that values respect equity diversity and inclusion;
- Opportunities to participate in firm building Initiatives including various committees such as Collective Social Responsibility volunteerism and pro bono Wellness BiPOC AccessMC Special Events Committee and many more!
McInnes Cooper is committed to building an environment that is diverse and inclusive representative of the communities in which we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from persons who identify as racially visible Indigenous persons with disabilities women in underrepresented roles and members of the 2SLGBTQIA community. Applicants from these equity groups may selfidentify through our online application process.
As part of the recruitment process MC will provide accommodation(s) to candidates with disabilities. If you require an accommodation(s) to participate in the recruitment process with us please contact Alana Burgess at emailprotected or 902.455.8260.
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A little bit about us
McInnes Cooper
About MC
McInnes Cooper is a solutionsdriven Canadian law firm and member of Lex Mundi the worlds leading network of independent law firms. Providing strategic counsel to industryleading clients from Canada and abroad the firm has continued to thrive for over 160 years through its relentless focus on client success talent engagement and innovation.
A certified Great Place to Work McInnes Cooper has an integrated team of over 220 lawyers and 250 professional resources and offers clients a full range of legal services across seven offices in Charlottetown Fredericton Halifax Moncton Saint John St. Johns and Sydney.
MC extends the firms offerings to include MC Advisory an affiliated business offering complementary advisory services MC Innovation customized technological solutions for your unique challenges including definedscope or highvolume projects and MC Training fixed fee training workshops to help your business meet your legal responsibilities with confidence.
Our People
At McInnes Cooper you will find a team that values you. We recognize that our members are key in delivering outstanding client service and we provide a collaborative professional environment with a member focused culture. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment that values respects and supports different perspectives cultures and experiences.
Diversity & Inclusion
We recognize that our individual differences make us a stronger more adaptable law firm. We embrace these differences and give all of our members the opportunity to develop their unique skills and talents.
Collective Social Responsibility
We are recognized as a leader and innovator amongst Canadian law firms in the field of Collective Social Responsibility. Our people are concerned citizens who enjoy giving back. Together we focus on developing ongoing partnerships with community organizations that do amazing work often despite limited resources and public awareness. As a firm we have the ability to respond with contributions of time and monetary support and our people give generously of their skills and effort.
Pro Bono Legal Services
Through our Pro Bono Program we provide legal counsel to disadvantaged people and organizations that have difficulty gaining access to justice on matters of public interest.
Environmental Stewardship
Like any large organization our operations leave a footprint on the environment. From paper use and waste production to transportation and energy consumption we continually look for opportunities to minimize that impact.
Employment Type
Full-Time
