Immigration Law Clerk
The role involves preparing and managing temporary and permanent residence applications for Canadian and US immigration. It also requires managing a high-volume caseload, liaising with clients, and monitoring immigration developments.
- Remote
- Ontario, Canada
- Posted Aug 17, 2026
- Apply by Feb 13, 2027
- 1 position
Job summary
Tchern McCallum Immigration Law is a boutique cross-border practice with offices in Toronto and Houston, providing a full range of corporate and individual immigration services across both the United States and Canada. We serve individuals seeking to build new lives and businesses moving talent across borders, and our work is defined by precision, responsiveness, and a genuine commitment to the clients we represent. To learn more about who we are and what we do, visit tmimmigration.com. We're growing, and we're looking for an experienced Immigration Law Clerk who can take carriage of files and run with them. This is a fully remote, full-time position with standard business hours. Salary range is $55,000 - $70,000, depending on experience. Duties and Responsibilities Assist with the preparation and management of temporary residence applications, including: LMIAs, LMIA-exempt work permits (Intra-Company Transfers, CUSMA, CETA, FTA, Reciprocity, Significant Benefit, etc.), business visitor entries, and visitor visas. Assist with the preparation and management of permanent residence applications, including: Express Entry, PNPs (including ON and BC), family and spousal sponsorship, and citizenship grants and proofs. *not a must but strong plus: assist with US immigration application, including: E1/2, TN, L1, H1B, EB green cards, Family Sponsorships, etc., Utilize the firm's practice management system to initiate new matters, docket time, and record information Manage a high-volume caseload and monitor deadlines Monitor Canadian and U.S. immigration developments and update affected clients as needed Liaise with clientele in a professional and courteous manner, and develop client relationships Assist with the intake process, monitor shared inboxes, and respond to inquiries Provide case updates to lawyers and clients What You Bring Minimum two (2) years of immigration law experience Exceptional client service attitude and professional demeanor when dealing with clients, co-workers, and lawyers in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Initiative, flexibility, and a proven record of working independently to complete assignments thoroughly, start to finish, without supervision Solid analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to formulate and communicate recommendations for improvement Attention to detail and a commitment to excellence and client satisfaction Efficient time management skills and the ability to multi-task Excellent written and verbal communication skills Assets A Bachelor's Degree / College Diploma / RCIC Licence Experience with U.S. immigration Fluency in another language in addition to English References will be required. Please apply directly via this posting. No recruiters or third party agencies.
What you’ll do
The role involves preparing and managing temporary and permanent residence applications for Canadian and US immigration. It also requires managing a high-volume caseload, liaising with clients, and monitoring immigration developments.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least two years of immigration law experience and strong communication and organizational skills. A bachelor's degree, college diploma, or RCIC license is considered an asset.
Listed skills
- Time managementPreferred
- Problem solvingPreferred
Other relevant skills
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- Immigration Law
- Case Management
- Client Relationship Management
- Analytical Skills
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
- LMIAs
- Work Permits
- Permanent Residence Applications
- US Immigration
- Canadian Immigration
- Docketing
- Intake Process
Job areas
- Legal
- Administrative
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Minimum experience
- 2+ years
- Apply by
- Feb 13, 2027
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Location requirements
- Country, Ontario, Canada
- Seniority
- Entry level
- Application method
- Direct apply is available