Locations: This position may be performed remotely from anywhere within Canada
Position Type: Full-Time

Job Description

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.

The opportunity

KPMG’s Immigration Law practice is looking for an Attorney (PERM/IV), 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 and IV matters, while applying knowledge of NIV-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

Keys to your success: 

KPMG individuals Deliver Impact | Seek Growth | Inspire Trust and understand that a diverse workforce enables us to deepen relationships and strengthen our business.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best

For more information about KPMG in Canada’s Benefits and well-being, click here.

Our Values, The KPMG Way

Integrity, 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 matters

KPMG is committed to the health and safety of our people, clients and communities. With this commitment in mind, KPMG complies with all public health mandates (provincially and/or federally, as applicable) and has implemented various safety measures, including a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. KPMG's COVID 19 Vaccination Policy requires all employees to be fully vaccinated if they wish to or are required to attend a KPMG office in the course of their duties.

As this role requires occasional or consistent attendance at a KPMG office, the successful candidate must be fully vaccinated (i.e. have received all doses that are recommended by Health Canada, including any boosters) and must provide KPMG with proof of vaccination. KPMG will provide reasonable accommodation if the successful candidate cannot be vaccinated due to grounds protected by human rights legislation in their province of employment.

KPMG 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.

For general recruitment-related inquiries, please contact the HR Delivery Centre at cafmcdnhrsthotline@kpmg.ca.

If you have a question about accessible employment at KPMG, or to begin a confidential conversation about your individual accessibility or accommodation needs through the recruitment process, we encourage you to contact us at cafmcdnhrsthotline@kpmg.ca or phone: 416-777-8002 or toll free 1-888-466-4778.

What you bring to the role

• Law degree from an accredited institution
• Called to a US Bar and in good standing
• At least 3 years of high-volume experience with PERM labor certification applications for clients in a variety of industries, PERM audits, I-140 petitions in the EB-1C, EB-2, and EB-3 categories, I-485 applications
• 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

All applicants must include post-secondary transcripts (official or unofficial) from law school and their undergraduate studies. If you do not have access to an electronic copy of your transcript, we ask that you attach a screenshot of your grades from your school’s website. For an easy application process, please combine all documents into one PDF file.