Job Description

Title: Part-Time Legal Assistant (Immigration and Refugee Law) Location: Vancouver, British Columbia About Us: BinHimyar Law Group is a reputable immigration law firm that prides itself on providing exceptional legal services to immigrants and refugees, with a focus on high volume legal aid cases. We are currently seeking a Part-Time Legal Assistant with a strong interest in immigration law to support our dedicated team of lawyers and enhance our client service. Key Responsibilities: Administrative Support: Assist in managing a high volume of immigration and refugee cases by organizing and maintaining accurate and complete case files.
Perform general administrative tasks including data entry, scanning, photocopying, and faxing.
Schedule appointments, manage calendars, and coordinate meetings for attorneys. Client Interaction: Conduct initial client intakes under the supervision of attorneys, ensuring all relevant information is accurately captured.
Assist in communicating with clients to keep them informed about the progress of their cases and to gather necessary documentation. Legal Documentation: Assist in the preparation of legal documents and forms under the supervision of attorneys.
Draft correspondence, organize supporting documentation, and ensure timely submissions to immigration authorities and tribunals. Legal Research: Conduct basic legal research on Canadian immigration and refugee law issues as directed by attorneys.
Assist in the preparation of legal memos and briefs. Court and Tribunal Preparation: Assist in preparing materials for hearings at the Immigration and Refugee Board and other tribunals.
Organize and compile legal documents for court and tribunal appearances. Qualifications:

• Diploma or certificate in Legal Administration or related field from a recognized institution.
• Interest and knowledge in Canadian immigration and refugee law.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-paced, high volume practice.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Proficiency in a second language is considered an asset.

How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of references via email to: miguel@himyarlaw.com by December 15, 2023. Please indicate \xe2\x80\x9cPart-Time Legal Assistant Application \xe2\x80\x93 [Your Name]\xe2\x80\x9d in the subject line of your email. Thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 20 per week Salary: $20.00-$22.00 per hour Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Flexible schedule

Education:

• DCS / DEC (preferred)

Experience:

• legal assistant: 1 year (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Vancouver, BC V6Z 2K8 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Vancouver, BC V6Z 2K8: Relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person Application deadline: 2023-12-15