Are you an Immigration Lawyer with a passion for helping individuals and organizations navigate complex legal processes? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your legal acumen and strategic thinking can make a meaningful impact?

McInnes Cooper is seeking a driven and client focused Immigration Lawyer to join our dynamic and collaborative team. This role offers the flexibility of remote work and can be based anywhere within the Atlantic provinces or in one of our office locations (Halifax, Sydney, St. John's, Fredericton, Moncton, Saint John, or Charlottetown). As a key member of our immigration practice, you will manage a diverse portfolio of files and applications, provide strategic legal advice, draft submissions and legal documents, and work closely with clients to support them throughout their immigration journey. You'll also collaborate with colleagues, liaise with government authorities, and stay current with evolving immigration laws and policies to ensure informed, effective client representation.

As an Immigration Lawyer, you will be responsible for:

• Managing numerous files and applications simultaneously and working alongside other immigration team members;
• Analyzing complex legal issues and offering strategic advice;
• Representing and supporting clients at every stage of various immigration applications;
• Working with clients to gather information and supporting documentation;
• Conducting legal research, analyzing complex legal issues and offering strategic advice
• Drafting legal submissions, and other documents necessary for case management
• Communicating effectively with clients, colleagues, and government authorities to ensure successful outcomes; and,
• Monitoring changes in legal regulations, immigration laws, policies and incorporating those findings to your practice.

The successful candidate will possess the following skill set:

• Strong analytical, organizational and leadership skills;
• Exceptional client-focused approach with effective interpersonal and communication abilities;
• Ability to leverage technological skills and established procedures and processes;
• Proven ability to manage time efficiently and handle multiple files; and,
• A strong drive to succeed in a fast-paced and client-focused environment.

We also recognize the importance of integrating work and life, which is why we offer a range of benefits designed to support our team, including:

• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and remote work options, to support work-life integration;
• Industry-leading group benefits program to support your health and well-being;
• Personal spending account (wellness benefit);
• Enhanced professional development opportunities through training programs, mentorship initiatives and certifications;
• Interest-free student loan program;
• Our Team - we can't say enough about our people! You will be part of a collaborative work environment that values respect, equity, diversity and inclusion;
• Opportunities to participate in firm building Initiatives, including various committees such as Collective Social Responsibility - volunteerism and pro bono, Wellness, BiPOC, Pride@MC, AccessMC, Special Events Committee, and many more!

McInnes Cooper is committed to building an environment that is diverse and inclusive, representative of the communities in which we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Applicants from these equity groups may self-identify through our online application process.

As part of the recruitment process, MC will provide accommodation(s) to candidates with disabilities. If you require an accommodation(s) to participate in the recruitment process with us, please contact Alana Burgess at [email protected] or 902.455.8260.