Articling Student

Job Overview:

Upcoming or Recent Law Graduates

Our firm is currently accepting resumes for two Articling Law Student positions for upcoming graduates from law school. While some immigration experience is preferred, it is not required.

Unified Immigration Lawyers (formerly Matkowsky Immigration Law) is a highly reputable, and client-focused law firm practicing exclusively in the area of immigration law. Our firm practices in all areas of immigration law including but not limited to: study permits, temporary residence visas, work permits, permanent resident applications, inadmissibility issues and all litigation matters.

Requirements:

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize, multitask and balance duties
• Self-starter with the ability to conduct legal research in an effective and efficient manner

Job Duties:

• Researching the processes and requirements for different types of applications
• Preparing submission packages for both basic and complex cases and submitting to various government agencies (e.g., Employment and Social Development Canada, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada etc.)
• Provide assistance with the client intake process and respond to both basic and complex client inquiries by e-mail and/or telephone to ensure that applications are processed and any obstacles are anticipated and dealt with
• Effectively communicate with clients regarding procedural and case processing issues, identify client immigration solutions and understand current client activity
• Participate in office-wide projects, including training and process improvement
• Stay up to date with developments in immigration law
• Other duties may be assigned as required

Salary: $50,000, plus health benefits, plus discretionary bonus, plus commission for 10 month contract.

Students need to submit a cover letter, resume, undergrad and law school transcripts

and a list of references. Please submit this as a package in one document in pdf form.

Work remotely

• Subject to change

Job Type: Fixed term contract

Contract length: 10 months

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• Work from home

License/Certification:

• Law Degree (required)

Pay: $50,000.00 per year

Work Location: Remote