Immigration Lawyer

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Important: Please do not apply unless you have direct experience practicing as an immigration lawyer. Applications from candidates without immigration law experience will not be considered. About Us Mandall Immigration Law is a highly rated, Toronto-based immigration law firm dedicated to providing outstanding legal services in immigration, refugee, and humanitarian law. We are client-focused and deliver practical, compassionate, and strategic advocacy in complex matters. Role Overview We are seeking a motivated Immigration Lawyer to join our team in a remote, full‑time capacity. The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of experience with a strong emphasis on hands‑on case work and written/oral advocacy. You will independently manage a litigation‑leaning caseload, moving matters from strategy to filing, hearing, and final disposition. Core Focus Areas Federal Court Judicial Reviews (leave and judicial review; drafting memoranda of argument; record review; Rule‑compliant filings) Humanitarian & Compassionate (H&C) Applications (evidence development; best‑interests analysis; hardship frameworks) Immigration Appeals at the IAD (sponsorship appeals, removal order appeals; disclosure management; witness preparation; hearing advocacy) Rehabilitation & Criminal Inadmissibility (individual rehabilitation, TRP strategies; mitigation packages) Citizenship Revocation / Complex Citizenship Matters (submissions, responses to notices, litigation support) Express Entry & PNP Applications (strategic assessment, profile setup, documentation, and submission) Procedural Fairness Letters (PFLs) (responses addressing admissibility, misrepresentation, and genuineness concerns) What You’ll Do Lead files end‑to‑end across the focus areas above: legal assessment, strategy, evidence plans, drafting, filing, and advocacy. Prepare persuasive written advocacy, including affidavits, memoranda of argument, notices of application/appeal, IAD disclosure and books of authorities, PFL and ADR responses, and detailed submission letters. Develop evidentiary records: conduct ATIPs, obtain expert reports, marshal witness evidence, and build documentary briefs tailored to statutory and jurisprudential tests. Manage timelines and procedural requirements for Federal Court, IRB/IAD, and IRCC, ensuring accuracy and compliance with rules and portals. Communicate with clients regularly to gather evidence, prepare for hearings/interviews, and set expectations with clarity and empathy. Stay current on legislative and policy developments; conduct targeted legal research to support evolving litigation strategies. Collaborate with support staff to maintain organized, high‑volume files with consistent quality control. Qualifications Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario. 2–5 years of direct immigration law experience with demonstrable case‑handling responsibility. Proven experience in at least two of: Federal Court JR, IAD appeals, H&C applications, spousal sponsorship litigation/ADR, rehabilitation/inadmissibility, citizenship revocation, Express Entry, or PNP submissions. Strong drafting skills and comfort with procedural rules (Federal Courts Rules, IAD Rules) and electronic filing/portals (IRCC, ESDC, IRB, Federal Court e‑filing). Excellent written and verbal communication in English; superior organization and file‑management skills suitable for a high‑volume practice with minimal supervision. Assets: additional languages; prior oral advocacy at the IAD or case conferences; experience with PRRA, detention reviews, stays, or mandamus. Compensation & Schedule Job Type: Permanent Salary: $70,000–$130,000, depending on experience Schedule: Fully Remote, Monday–Friday How to Apply Please send your cover letter and résumé to . Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Legal Industries: Legal Services #J-18808-Ljbffr