Remote Counsel​/Conseiller.ère juridique

Position: Remote Counsel/ Conseiller.ère juridique
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About the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (the College)
The College is the authority mandated by the Government of Canada to regulate the practice of Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCICs) and Regulated International Student Immigration Advisors (RISIAs). Its role, authority and powers are established in the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Act (Canada). The College sets and enforces the licensing, education and ethical standards of the profession in the public interest.

Industry
Self-Regulatory Organization (SRO)

Position

JOB TITLE:

Counsel
Department:
Professional Conduct

Reports to:

Lead Counsel

Language Requirement:
Bilingual Non-Imperative

Location:

Canada

Classification:
Full-time

Why join us?
Do you want to be part of a team that strives to enhance and uphold Canada’s immigration and citizenship consulting profession? If you share our passion and purpose, please consider applying for the opportunity below to become part of a team that makes a difference.

How will this role support our team?
The role of Counsel executes the College’s disciplinary process, representing the College in all stages of discipline proceedings (including prehearing conferences, disclosure exchanges, motions, and hearings), liaising with external counsel and facilitating settlement negotiations where appropriate.

Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to)

Independently maintain a caseload of discipline, registrar appeal and fitness to practice matters, including cases before the Federal Court. Manage timelines to ensure all deadlines are met.

Prepare for hearings. Review evidence, prepare witnesses and obtain or conduct legal research.

Conduct settlement discussions with licensees and/or their counsel.

Draft, review, and prepare legal documents and opinions.

Attend case conferences, motions, Tribunal hearings, and judicial reviews.

Assist Lead Counsel and provide guidance to Associate Counsel with complex discipline matters.

Collaborate with Lead Counsel on issues related to the prioritization, strategy, and management of discipline matters.

Collaborate with investigators, advising on investigation strategy and reviewing investigation reports.

Prepare legal opinions for consideration by the Complaints Committee to recommend next steps for handing a complaint.

Identify and advise the Lead Counsel of the need for discipline, registrar appeal and fitness to practice-related policy/procedure development and/or policy/procedure change(s) based on analysis of legal issues encountered in discipline matters.

With input from Lead Counsel, liaise with external counsel on complaints assigned to external counsel to manage. Provide instructions and participate in ongoing meetings to remain aware of case status and issues that have been encountered.

Coordinate with other staff to ensure compliance with agreements and orders.

This role will support our team by providing

Analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills to effectively litigate cases

Time management, organizational and decision-making skills to manage and prioritize competing priorities and deadlines

Flexibility to work in a fast-paced changing environment as a collaborative team player who demonstrates initiative

Interpersonal, stakeholder relationship management and advocacy skills to engage others, build credibility, persuade, influence, and prosecute complaints

Negotiation and conflict resolution skills to negotiate settlements for disciplinary matters

Written and verbal communication skills to prepare detailed reports and/or briefings for internal and external stakeholders, build consensus, persuade, and influence

Tact and discretion to work on confidential and…