Job Description

Job Title:

Immigration Legal Assistant

Location:

Winnipeg, MB

Competition Number:

MLTA-WPG-202510-082

Who we are

MLT Aikins is a full-service law firm of more than 350 lawyers across the four western provinces. Named one of Canada's best law firms by the Globe and Mail, MLT Aikins is the only law firm to have offices in Winnipeg, Regina, Saskatoon, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver. As one of the largest firms in Canada, we have the bench strength and geographic scope to meet the increasingly complex needs of clients.

Job Summary

Our Winnipeg office is currently seeking a legal assistant in the area of immigration law. The successful candidate will work in a team environment with other legal assistants to support our immigration lawyers.

Our ideal candidate is self-motivated and highly organized, has superior computer, proofreading and time management skills and excellent interpersonal and communication skills and is able to work independently, follow instructions with minimal supervision and thrive in a fast-paced, professional team environment.

Responsibilities include:

Providing support to immigration lawyers on clients' immigration applications and cases Offering start-to-finish immigration application support to lawyers Reviewing and organizing client immigration file materials Drafting correspondence Preparing immigration materials Coordinating service and filing of proceedings with various tribunals/forums and courts Organizing documents including maintaining an electronic filing system Handling billing, AR collection, file opening/closing and related accounting matters Managing calendars of various immigration lawyers Providing additional administrative assistance and general office duties

Qualifications include:

Graduate of a recognized legal assistant program (equivalencies will be considered) Two to four years of experience in any law practice area; experience in the area of immigration law an asset Proficient in Microsoft Office applications Excellent attention to detail Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines Excellent verbal and written communication skills Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently and as part of a team

We offer:

A competitive salary depending on experience Comprehensive coverage for health and wellness benefits Access to group savings plans and investment options Growth and development opportunities Mentorship and support

Our diversity statement

MLT Aikins is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building an inclusive and diverse work environment. Our principles of diversity, equity and inclusion create a space for everyone to collaborate, allowing us to deliver excellent and increasingly innovative legal service to our clients. We encourage individuals of a diverse group to apply to our job postings.



If this sounds like you, please submit your resume and cover letter using the Apply button. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.


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