Bilingual Immigration Staff Lawyer

7 days ago


Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Legal Aid Ontario Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Immigration Lawyer to join our team at Legal Aid Ontario. As a Staff Lawyer, you will provide legal representation and advice to immigrants, migrants, and refugees in and around Ottawa and the Eastern District.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Legal Representation
  • Represent clients before all divisions of the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB)
  • Handle Pre-Removal Risk Assessments (PRRAs), humanitarian and compassionate (H&Cs) applications, and deferrals with CBSA and IRCC
  • Represent clients in Federal Court, including complex test case litigation and motions seeking stays of removal
  • Represent clients in immigration detention, including detention reviews and related Federal and Superior Court matters
Community and Legal Education
  • Presentation of information about LAO immigration services and refugee law to legal and refugee communities
  • Providing brief services and general summary legal advice to duty counsel clients
  • Participation in legal education initiatives
Additional Duties
  • Performing other duties as assigned
Requirements
  1. Professional Qualifications
  • Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
Experience
  • Multiple years of experience in complex refugee and immigration law, including appellate matters
  • Demonstrated fluency in both English and French
Commitment and Sensitivity
  • Strong commitment to assisting vulnerable individuals with precarious immigration status and related marginalization
  • Sensitivity towards individuals with mental health and addiction issues
Skills
  • Ability to work independently and unsupervised in a fast-paced environment
  • Effective collaboration and teamwork with colleagues and stakeholders
  • Willingness and ability to travel within the Eastern district as needed


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