About Us:
Langford Law is a boutique firm practicing in the areas of business, immigration, employment and dispute resolution law. We are 20-25 lawyers, paralegals and administrative personnel with offices in Calgary and Vancouver. As a firm, we take pride in our ability to serve businesses, families and individuals with professionalism. We value an entrepreneurial mindset, a diverse, inclusive team, and a culture based on honesty, diligence and creativity.
Our immigration law practice enjoys an excellent reputation in Canada and internationally. We have a deep and diverse client base ranging from entrepreneurs and start ups to multinational, public companies and high net worth individuals and families. Our work is demanding and we have high expectations in terms of quality and results. We use progressive technology to support our productivity and deliverables.
Position Summary:
We are currently seeking an Immigration Lawyer to join us in Calgary or Vancouver. This position is suitable for lawyers licensed in Alberta or British Columbia with 2+ years of experience who enjoy continuous learning and being productive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. We would also like to meet candidates with 5+ years of experience and their own client relationships. There may be opportunities to work in other practice areas, including US immigration, employment and business law; and experience in these areas would be an asset.
Responsibilities:The primary responsibilities include:
- Advising business, family and individual clients on Canadian immigration matters, including strategic and compliance matters
- Preparing applications for:
- • Labour market impact assessments (LMIAs)
- Work Permits
- Permanent Residence - federal and provincial programs
- Citizenship
- Admissibility
- Working effectively with immigration paralegals and legal assistants
- Maintaining accurate time records and meeting billing expectations
- Managing client relationships through effective communication, accountability and positive results
- Contributing to business development and community initiatives
Skills and Abilities:
- LL.B. or J.D. Degree
- Member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta or British Columbia
- Minimum of 2 years post call experience in Canadian immigration law
- Developing knowledge of federal and provincial policies, procedures and compliance requirements
- Excellent verbal and written communication in the English language
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Highly organized, dependable and performance-oriented
- Positive attitude and adaptability to progressive technology, training and process improvement
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
If you would like to apply, please submit your cover letter, resume and any reference letters to
[email protected].
We thank all candidates for their interest, but will only contact those we wish to interview.
