Attorney, US Immigration

at  KPMG

Overview:
At 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’s Immigration Law practice is looking for an Attorney, to join our US Immigration Law group. You will be part of a busy, fast-paced and ever-changing environment. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who enjoys a team work environment with client contact. The successful candidate will demonstrate initiative, strong attention to detail, and organizational skills, with a desire to work in and promote a client first focused culture.
KPMG Law LLP is a national law firm with offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary and Montreal. KPMG Law LLP is affiliated with the professional services firm of KPMG LLP. Since our approach is to be an integrated multidisciplinary firm, our team of lawyers work closely with accountants on client engagements in other tax practice areas.
To learn more about KPMG Law LLP visit our website here.

What you will do:

• Independently and effectively manage a high volume of corporate immigration cases under strict deadlines
• Supervise a team of support staff, including Administrators and Coordinators
• Provide timely, comprehensive, and strategic legal counsel related to PERM, IV, and NIV matters, while applying knowledge of compliance-related considerations
• Develop and maintain client relationships
• Track cases in progress to monitor for timing issues and overall client satisfaction
• Conduct legal research and draft advisory opinions
• Notify clients of changes in immigration law and draft alerts for publication
• Stay current with changes in immigration law
• Participate in speaking engagements and other thought leadership opportunities
• Demonstrable business development and involvement in RFP processes
• Responsible for providing support and coaching to more junior team members

What you bring to this role:

• Law degree from an accredited institution
• Called to a US Bar and in good standing
• At least 5 years of high-volume experience with NIV (L-1, H-1B, O-1, TN etc.), PERM labor certification applications, PERM audits, I-140 petitions in the EB-1C, EB-2, and EB-3 categories, I-485 applications for clients in a variety of industries
• Experience with employment and family-based consular immigrant visa applications
• Experience assessing eligibility for I-485 portability under AC21
• Strong technical knowledge and legal writing skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience using legal case management software

What you will do:

• Independently and effectively manage a high volume of corporate immigration cases under strict deadlines
• Supervise a team of support staff, including Administrators and Coordinators
• Provide timely, comprehensive, and strategic legal counsel related to PERM, IV, and NIV matters, while applying knowledge of compliance-related considerations
• Develop and maintain client relationships
• Track cases in progress to monitor for timing issues and overall client satisfaction
• Conduct legal research and draft advisory opinions
• Notify clients of changes in immigration law and draft alerts for publication
• Stay current with changes in immigration law
• Participate in speaking engagements and other thought leadership opportunities
• Demonstrable business development and involvement in RFP processes
• Responsible for providing support and coaching to more junior team member

What you bring to this role:

• Law degree from an accredited institution
• Called to a US Bar and in good standing
• At least 5 years of high-volume experience with NIV (L-1, H-1B, O-1, TN etc.), PERM labor certification applications, PERM audits, I-140 petitions in the EB-1C, EB-2, and EB-3 categories, I-485 applications for clients in a variety of industries
• Experience with employment and family-based consular immigrant visa applications
• Experience assessing eligibility for I-485 portability under AC21
• Strong technical knowledge and legal writing skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience using legal case management softwar