Immigration Lawyer

Job summary

Advise clients on Canadian immigration options and strategies, prepare and review applications and supporting documents, conduct legal research, and draft opinions and correspondence. Represent clients before immigration authorities and tribunals, manage case files and deadlines, and keep clients informed while collaborating on complex cross-border matters.

Job details

Company Description Border Solutions Law Group focuses on delivering responsive, accurate, and efficient legal services for clients with matters between the United States and Canada. With over a decade of experience, the firm has developed strong expertise in complex cross-border injury and immigration issues. Border Solutions Law Group is distinguished by having lawyers licensed in both countries, enabling simultaneous representation on both sides of the border. This integrated approach helps clients achieve faster, more effective outcomes. The team is committed to clear communication, proactive updates, and high-quality client service throughout every matter. Role Description The Immigration Lawyer will handle a variety of immigration matters involving Canadian immigration matters, including assessments, applications, appeals, and related legal procedures. Day-to-day responsibilities include advising clients on immigration options and strategies, preparing and reviewing applications and supporting documentation, conducting legal research, and drafting legal opinions and correspondence. The role also involves representing clients before relevant immigration authorities and tribunals, managing case files and deadlines, and collaborating with colleagues to solve complex cross-border issues. The Immigration Lawyer will maintain regular communication with clients, ensuring they are informed about case progress and next steps. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Vancouver, BC. Qualifications Licensed to practice law in Canada (a must have requirement); dual licensure in both Canada and the United States or strong familiarity with cross-border matters is an asset. Experience in immigration law, including advising on applications, admissibility, compliance, and appeals. Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills for preparing opinions, submissions, and supporting documents. Excellent client communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex legal issues clearly and manage expectations. Proven ability to manage multiple files, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Attention to detail and high standards for accuracy in drafting, reviewing, and filing legal documents. Comfort working on-site and collaborating with a team of legal professionals on cross-border issues. Prior experience with cross-border injury or other cross-border legal matters is beneficial. Commitment to ethical practice, professional integrity, and respectful, inclusive client service.

What you’ll do

Advise clients on Canadian immigration options and strategies, prepare and review applications and supporting documents, conduct legal research, and draft opinions and correspondence. Represent clients before immigration authorities and tribunals, manage case files and deadlines, and keep clients informed while collaborating on complex cross-border matters.

Requirements

Must be licensed to practice law in Canada and have experience in immigration law, including applications, admissibility, compliance, and appeals. Strong research, analytical, writing, communication, organization, and document-accuracy skills are required; dual Canadian and U.S. licensure or cross-border legal experience is an asset.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Compliance · Preferred
• case management · Preferred
• Team Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Canadian Immigration Law
• Immigration Applications
• Immigration Appeals
• Admissibility
• Compliance
• Legal Research
• Legal Analysis
• Legal Writing
• Client Communication
• Case Management
• Deadline Management
• Document Drafting
• Cross-Border Legal Matters
• Client Service
• Attention to Detail
• Team Collaboration

Job areas

• Legal