Overview
Part-Time Legal Assistant – Refugee & Immigration Law Jobs in Toronto at Danesh Law
About Our Firm
We are a boutique law firm of barristers and solicitors providing case-based legal assistance to clients from diverse communities. Our practice focuses mainly on immigration enforcement matters, including deportation-related cases and refugee claims. We are now looking to grow our immigration law practice and expand our client services.
The role mainly involves assisting Farsi-speaking clients, with some support for English-speaking clients. Applicants must be fluent in Farsi and English in reading, writing, and speaking. Please do not apply if you are not a Farsi speaker.
Schedule:
Part-time, approximately 20–25 hours per week. Work is scheduled Monday to Friday based on workload, with flexibility required.
Compensation:
First month of training: $18/hour. After the training period, the hourly rate will be $22/hour.
No dental or insurance benefits.
Requirements:
Experience in immigration law, refugee law, or legal/office work is preferred
Must type quickly and learn fast
Must be organized, reliable, and professional with clients
Potential for full-time employment in the future
Duties:
Gather client information and complete intake/immigarion forms
Communicate with Farsi-speaking clients and summarize information in English for the lawyer
Complete legal forms, applications, and submissions
Prepare and organize documents and client files
Update case management systems and perform data entry
Assist with scheduling, deadlines, correspondence, billing, and time docketing
Collect documents/evidence from clients and coordinate with translators
Provide general administrative and clerical support
Location:
Office is in a building with subway access. Parking may be available in the building or nearby.
Application Instructions:
Please do not apply if you are not a Farsi speaker.
Please do not call the office directly.
To apply, please send a one-page résumé.
Pay: $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
Title: Part-Time Legal Assistant – Refugee & Immigration Law
Company: Danesh Law
Location: Toronto
