Counsel / Conseiller.ère Juridique

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**About the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (the College)**

The College is the authority mandated by the Government of Canada to regulate the practice of Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCICs) and Regulated International Student Immigration Advisors (RISIAs). Its role, authority and powers are established in the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Act (Canada). The College sets and enforces the licensing, education and ethical standards of the profession in the public interest.

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**Self-Regulatory Organization (SRO)**

**Position**

**JOB TITLE**: Counsel

Department: Professional Conduct

Reports to: Lead Counsel

Language Requirement: Bilingual Non-Imperative

Location: Canada

Classification: Full-time

**Why join us?**

**How will this role support our team?**

The role of Counsel executes the College’s disciplinary process, representing the College in all stages of discipline proceedings (including prehearing conferences, disclosure exchanges, motions, and hearings), liaising with external counsel and facilitating settlement negotiations where appropriate.

**Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to)**
- Independently maintain a caseload of discipline, registrar appeal and fitness to practice matters, including cases before the Federal Court. Manage timelines to ensure all deadlines are met.
- Prepare for hearings. Review evidence, prepare witnesses and obtain or conduct legal research.
- Conduct settlement discussions with licensees and/or their counsel.
- Draft, review, and prepare legal documents and opinions.
- Attend case conferences, motions, Tribunal hearings, and judicial reviews.
- Assist Lead Counsel and provide guidance to Associate Counsel with complex discipline matters.
- Collaborate with Lead Counsel on issues related to the prioritization, strategy, and
- management of discipline matters.
- Collaborate with investigators, advising on investigation strategy and reviewing
- investigation reports.
- Prepare legal opinions for consideration by the Complaints Committee to recommend next steps for handing a complaint.
- Identify and advise the Lead Counsel of the need for discipline, registrar appeal and fitness to practice-related policy/procedure development and/or policy/procedure change(s) based on analysis of legal issues encountered in discipline matters.
- With input from Lead Counsel, liaise with external counsel on complaints assigned to
- external counsel to manage. Provide instructions and participate in
- ongoing meetings to remain aware of case status and issues that have been encountered.
- Coordinate with other staff to ensure compliance with agreements and orders.

**This role will support our team by providing**
- Analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills to effectively litigate cases
- Time management, organizational and decision-making skills to manage and prioritize
- competing priorities and deadlines
- Flexibility to work in a fast-paced changing environment as a collaborative team player who demonstrates initiative
- Interpersonal, stakeholder relationship management and advocacy skills to engage others, build credibility, persuade, influence, and prosecute complaints
- Negotiation and conflict resolution skills to negotiate settlements for disciplinary matters
- Written and verbal communication skills to prepare detailed reports and/or briefings for internal and external stakeholders, build consensus, persuade, and influence
- Tact and discretion to work on confidential and sensitive matters

**Required Education and Experience**
- Law Degree (LL.B. or JD) and a license to practice in a Canadian province
- 5-7 years of litigation/prosecution experience gained through private legal practice or in a regulatory environment
- Knowledge of prosecutorial standards and practice, professional regulation and
- administrative law and the ability to acquire knowledge of the College Act, regulations, By-laws, Code of Professional Conduct and Tribunal Committee Rules of Procedure
- Knowledge of the Federal Courts Act and Federal Court Rules
- Knowledge of dispute resolution and forensic investigation techniques
- Knowledge of office/administrative software

**What We Offer**
- The College hires and onboards 100% remotely
- The opportunity to protect the public interest within the immigration and citizenship sector
- A culture of transparency, where team members are involved in important conversations
- Full health benefits from day one for you and your family
- Access to the Employee and Family Assistance program
- RRSP match

**How to Apply**

Click here to upload your resume and brief cover letter indicating why you feel you are fit for this role.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those identified for further consideration will be contacted.

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