Associate Lawyer

Job summary

Prepare and review Canadian immigration applications, draft legal submissions and correspondence, research and interpret legislation and policy, and advise clients on immigration strategies. Manage a caseload and deadlines, communicate with clients and stakeholders, maintain professional and regulatory standards, and contribute to business development and practice improvements.

Job details

Company Description Greenberg Hameed PC is a Canadian immigration law firm focused on implementing technology-led, edge solutions to assist and help employers, individuals, families, and entrepreneurs navigate strategic pathways to Canada. The firm draws on decades of experience and strong professional networks to manage complex immigration processes with clarity and efficiency, and leverages proven, innovative technology solutions to anticipate the future of Canadian immigration. Greenberg Hameed PC is committed to providing tailored legal solutions that support clients’ long-term personal and business goals. Team members collaborate closely to deliver high-quality, client-centred service in a dynamic, evolving area of law. Role Description: The Associate Lawyer will join innovative processing teams which address a variety of Canadian immigration matters, including preparing and reviewing applications, drafting legal submissions, and advising clients on appropriate immigration strategies. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting legal research, analyzing legislation and policy, drafting correspondence and legal documents, and communicating with clients, government agencies, and other stakeholders. The role involves managing a caseload, tracking deadlines, and ensuring all work complies with professional, ethical, and regulatory standards. The Associate Lawyer will also support business development efforts, contribute to knowledge-sharing, and participate in internal practice improvements. This is a full-time remote role. Qualifications Strong legal research and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret immigration legislation, regulations, and policy guidance. Experience in preparing applications for judicial review Excellent legal writing and drafting skills for applications, submissions, opinion letters, and client communications. Client service skills, including clear communication, empathy, professionalism, and the ability to explain complex processes in accessible language. Organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple files, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate documentation. Collaboration skills for working effectively within a remote team environment and coordinating with diverse stakeholders. Member in good standing of a Canadian law society (or eligibility for membership) and prior experience or demonstrated interest in Canadian immigration law. Proficiency with legal practice management tools, document management systems, and secure remote working technologies. Additional language proficiency beyond English and prior experience supporting employers, families, or entrepreneurs with immigration matters are assets.

What you’ll do

Prepare and review Canadian immigration applications, draft legal submissions and correspondence, research and interpret legislation and policy, and advise clients on immigration strategies. Manage a caseload and deadlines, communicate with clients and stakeholders, maintain professional and regulatory standards, and contribute to business development and practice improvements.

Requirements

Candidates must be a member in good standing of a Canadian law society or eligible for membership, with prior experience or demonstrated interest in Canadian immigration law. They should have strong research, analytical, writing, client service, organizational, and collaboration skills, along with proficiency in legal practice and document management tools; judicial review application experience is also requested.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Business development · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Legal Research
• Legal Analysis
• Canadian Immigration Law
• Immigration Application Preparation
• Judicial Review Applications
• Legal Writing
• Document Drafting
• Client Communication
• Client Service
• Caseload Management
• Deadline Management
• Legislative and Policy Interpretation
• Time Management
• Remote Team Collaboration
• Business Development
• Practice Management Tools

Job areas

• Legal