About TWA
Thomas Wang & Associates (TWA) is a downtown-Vancouver-based and full-service immigration consulting firm committed to providing its clients with tailored immigration services on complex matters. As a uniquely talented professional team, we provide sophisticated immigration services such as immigration representation in English and other languages such as Chinese to a broad spectrum of clients from individuals to corporations. Our firm's practice areas in immigration law are diverse, including but not limited to investor immigration, refugee and asylum protection, and almost all kinds of immigration appeals. We are looking for a qualified person to fill in the position of immigration legal assistant / paralegal and join our team in downtown Vancouver. This is a full-time and permanent position, while a qualified candidate for an internship application may be considered acceptable as well.
- Intermediaries or agencies are declined with thanks!
Main Duties:
- Assisting the immigration counsels/consultants in preparing legal documentation and case files;
- communications with the clients, vendors and authorities; and
- Perform other general and administrative duties as required
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree is required;
- A major in law or paralegal training is a significant asset;
- Previous work experience as a legal assistant, or paralegal, in immigration, is an asset;
- Outstanding proficiency in English, particularly for excellent legal writing skills is required;
- Proficiency in Chinese (either Mandarin or Catonese) is a significant asset;
- Capacities in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook Calendar or Google systems are required.
COVID-19 precaution(s):
- Remote interview process
- Personal protective equipment provided or required
- Temperature screenings
- Social distancing guidelines in place
- Virtual meetings
- Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
Work remotely
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $20.00-$30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Schedule:
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:
- legal or administrative: 1 year (required)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- RCIC or legal profession (preferred)
Work Location: In person
