Attorney, US Immigration

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  • Toronto, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
Job Description:OverviewAt KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.KPMG Law LLP is a national law firm affiliated with the professional services firm of KPMG LLP, with offices in major markets across Canada. As an integrated, multidisciplinary firm, our lawyers work closely with accountants and other professionals on complex client engagements across a broad range of legal and tax-related practice areas.KPMG’s Immigration Law practice is looking for an Attorney to join our US Immigration Law group. You will work in a dynamic, high-volume environment with opportunities for client interaction and collaboration. You bring proactive problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and strong organizational abilities, contributing to a client-first culture.This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative team and make an impact in a fast-paced environment. You will manage complex immigration matters, provide strategic legal advice, and build strong client relationships while contributing to thought leadership initiatives.
What you will do
  • Manage a high volume of corporate immigration cases under strict deadlines
  • Supervise and mentor a team of support staff
  • Provide strategic legal counsel on PERM, IV, and NIV matters while ensuring compliance
  • Develop and maintain strong client relationships
  • Track case progress to monitor timelines and client satisfaction
  • Conduct legal research and draft advisory opinions
  • Notify clients of immigration law changes and prepare alerts for publication
  • Stay current with developments in immigration law
What you bring to the role
  • Law degree from an accredited institution
  • Admission to a US Bar in good standing
  • Minimum 3 years of experience managing high-volume NIV cases
  • Knowledge of PERM, I-140 petitions, and I-485 applications
  • Experience with employment and family-based consular immigrant visa applications
  • Strong legal writing and technical knowledge
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and legal case management software
Providing you with the support you need to be at your bestOur Values, The KPMG WayIntegrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what mattersKPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment processAt KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.AI UsageWe embrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG’s Trusted AI framework.We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It’s one of the many ways we’re delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.

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