Description du poste
**About Our Firm**
Gurna Law Corporation is an immigration and refugee law firm based in Surrey, British Columbia. Our practice covers a broad range of Canadian immigration, refugee, and citizenship matters, including temporary and permanent residence applications, work and study permits, family sponsorships, humanitarian and compassionate applications, and pre-removal risk assessments. We also represent clients in refugee claims and appeals, immigration appeals, detention reviews, admissibility hearings, and judicial review proceedings before the Federal Court.
**About the Position**
We are seeking an experienced Immigration Legal Assistant with strong practical knowledge of Canadian immigration pathways and hands-on experience preparing immigration applications. The ideal candidate can prepare accurate forms and supporting documents, identify missing information, and manage multiple files and deadlines under the lawyer’s supervision.
**Responsibilities**
* Prepare immigration applications from initial document collection through to submission, under the lawyer’s supervision, including completing forms, drafting cover letters, and organizing supporting documents.
* Assist with applications involving work permits, study permits, visitor visas and extensions, permanent residence, family sponsorship, and other immigration matters.
* Review client information and documents for accuracy, completeness, and consistency, and identify gaps requiring clarification or further documentation.
* Prepare tailored document checklists and follow up with clients to obtain outstanding information and supporting evidence.
* Navigate immigration application portals and prepare applications for the lawyer’s review and submission.
* Research immigration programs, eligibility requirements, policy updates, and relevant case law as directed.
* Draft correspondence, supporting submissions, and other documents for review by the lawyer.
* Maintain organized electronic files, accurate client records, and current task lists.
* Monitor application status, government correspondence, document expiry dates, and filing deadlines.
* Communicate professionally with clients by email, telephone, and in person.
* Provide general administrative and occasional reception support as needed.
**Qualifications**
* A minimum of two years of hands-on Canadian immigration casework experience; three or more years preferred.
* Practical knowledge of different Canadian immigration pathways, application requirements, and supporting documentation.
* Demonstrated experience completing immigration forms and preparing applications using IRCC’s online portals.
* Strong written and spoken English, including the ability to draft clear, professional correspondence.
* Excellent attention to detail and the ability to identify inconsistencies in forms and supporting documents.
* Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage a substantial caseload and meet competing deadlin