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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.About UsMandall 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.Role OverviewWe are seeking a motivated Immigration Lawyer to join our team in a remote, full-time capacity. The ideal candidate has 25 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.Core Focus AreasFederal Court Judicial Reviews (leave and judicial review; drafting memoranda of argument; record review; Rule-compliant filings)Spousal Sponsorships (inside/outside Canada; PFL responses)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)What Youll DoLead 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.QualificationsMember in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.25 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.Compensation & ScheduleJob Type: PermanentSalary: $70,000$130,000, depending on experienceSchedule: Fully Remote, MondayFridayHow to ApplyPlease send your cover letter and rsum to [email protected]. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.