Counsel / Conseiller.ère juridique

Pour la version française, faites défiler vers le bas 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: 12 month contract 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...

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