Immigration Lawyer

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Important: Please do not apply unless you have direct experience practicing as an immigration lawyer
. Applications from candidates without immigration law experience will not be considered.

Mandall Immigration Law is a highly rated, Toronto-based immigration law firm dedicated to providing outstanding legal services in immigration, refugee, and humanitarian law. We are client-focused and deliver practical, compassionate, and strategic advocacy in complex matters.

We are seeking a motivated Immigration Lawyer to join our team in a remote, full‑time capacity. The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of experience with a strong emphasis on hands‑on case work and written/oral advocacy. You will independently manage a litigation‑leaning caseload, moving matters from strategy to filing, hearing, and final disposition.

• Federal Court Judicial Reviews (leave and judicial review; drafting memoranda of argument; record review; Rule‑compliant filings)
• Humanitarian & Compassionate (H&C) Applications (evidence development; best‑interests analysis; hardship frameworks)
• Immigration Appeals at the IAD (sponsorship appeals, removal order appeals; disclosure management; witness preparation; hearing advocacy)
• Rehabilitation & Criminal Inadmissibility (individual rehabilitation, TRP strategies; mitigation packages)
• Citizenship Revocation / Complex Citizenship Matters (submissions, responses to notices, litigation support)
• Express Entry & PNP Applications (strategic assessment, profile setup, documentation, and submission)
• Procedural Fairness Letters (PFLs) (responses addressing admissibility, misrepresentation, and genuineness concerns)

• Lead files end‑to‑end across the focus areas above: legal assessment, strategy, evidence plans, drafting, filing, and advocacy.
• Prepare persuasive written advocacy, including affidavits, memoranda of argument, notices of application/appeal, IAD disclosure and books of authorities, PFL and ADR responses, and detailed submission letters.
• Develop evidentiary records: conduct ATIPs, obtain expert reports, marshal witness evidence, and build documentary briefs tailored to statutory and jurisprudential tests.
• Manage timelines and procedural requirements for Federal Court, IRB/IAD, and IRCC, ensuring accuracy and compliance with rules and portals.
• Communicate with clients regularly to gather evidence, prepare for hearings/interviews, and set expectations with clarity and empathy.
• Stay current on legislative and policy developments; conduct targeted legal research to support evolving litigation strategies.
• Collaborate with support staff to maintain organized, high‑volume files with consistent quality control.

• Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
  .
• 2–5 years of direct immigration law experience with demonstrable case‑handling responsibility.
• Proven experience in at least two of:
  Federal Court JR, IAD appeals, H&C applications, spousal sponsorship litigation/ADR, rehabilitation/inadmissibility, citizenship revocation, Express Entry, or PNP submissions.
• Strong drafting skills and comfort with procedural rules (Federal Courts Rules, IAD Rules) and electronic filing/portals (IRCC, ESDC, IRB, Federal Court e‑filing).
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English; superior organization and file‑management skills suitable for a high‑volume practice with minimal supervision.
• Assets: additional languages; prior oral advocacy at the IAD or case conferences; experience with PRRA, detention reviews, stays, or mandamus.

• Job Type: Permanent
• Salary: $70,000–$130,000
  , depending on experience
• Schedule: Fully Remote, Monday–Friday

Please send your cover letter and résumé to aus Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Legal

Industries: Legal Services