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The opportunity:
KPMG’s Immigration Law practice is looking for an Immigration Coordinator (NIV), to join our US Immigration Law group. You will be part of a busy, fast-paced and ever-changing environment and will support the end-to-end processing of various non-immigrant (temporary) visa petitions and applications.
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who enjoys a teamwork 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.
About the team:
KPMG Law LLP is a national law firm with offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary and Montreal. Our assistants work closely with the lawyers to provide a superior client experience. KPMG Law LLP is affiliated with the professional services firm of KPMG LLP.
To learn more about KPMG Law LLP visit our website here.
What you will do:
- Deliver high volume U.S. business immigration services within deadlines
- Implement various NIV visa strategies to meet clients’ business needs and mitigate immigration risks
- Use technology and digital initiatives to enhance the client experience
- Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy, and relevance
- Prepare and compile supporting documents for application packages (letters, forms, etc.)
- Develop and maintain an effective communication stream with other Coordinators, lawyers, and client stakeholders
Administration:
- Ensure that all client correspondence, documents and relevant data fields are recorded in the internal database(s)
- Assist with preparing reports
- Respond to clients and/or vendors regarding invoicing
- Collect invoices, annotate billing codes, and submit to Accounts Payable upon receipt
- Ensure timely payment of vendor invoices
- Ensure timely billing of all work completed
- Filing, photocopying, and mailing/courier
- Any other administrative responsibilities as required
What you bring to this role:
- 1+ years of experience in U.S. Business Immigration
- Comprehensive knowledge of U.S. Immigration law and the workflow of NIV files from initiation through to completion, including, but not limited to, H-1B, L-1, TN, and B-1 matters
- College Paralegal Diploma or University Degree considered an asset
- Analytical and problem-solving skills within a fast-paced environment
- Ability to locate and research information efficiently, to use it effectively, and to evaluate the quality of the information
- Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
- French language skills are an asset
- Outstanding attention to detail
- Ability to effectively prioritize
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, multi-task, use initiative and to work well under pressure to meet deadlines
Keys to your success:
- Superior organizational skills
- Strong communication and legal writing skills
- Dedicated to providing outstanding client service
Learn more about where a career at KPMG can take you.
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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.
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