U.S. Immigration Lawyer

Putting people first, every day

BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust.

In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Your Opportunity

BDO Law’s Immigration Practice is looking for a US Business Immigration Lawyer to provide immigration legal advice and representation in a growing and dynamic immigration legal practice.

While working on a variety of non-immigrant and immigrant immigration matters, with a focus on economic / business class applications, you will also own the following responsibilities :

• Represent clients in a wide range of NIV and IV immigration matters
• Review and implement strategies to manage client’s business needs and mitigate risks
• Advise clients and employees on changes in immigration laws, regulations, and impacts
• Analyze legal issues to develop and implement legal and application strategy
• Research statutes and case law
• Prepare clients for immigration interviews and / or port of entry applications
• Prepare, supervise, and monitor progress of immigration, visa, and citizenship applications as well as drafting key documents
• Assist clients in preparing and obtaining documentation or information required for applications
• Supervise, train, and mentor paralegals and caseworkers

How do we define success for your role?

• You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspect of your work : Integrity, Respect and Collaboration
• You understand your client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high quality work
• You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your clients
• You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains & attracts talent
• You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace
• You grow your expertise through learning and professional development.

Your experience and education

• You have 3+ years of relevant immigration practice experience
• You are a member in good standing of a US Bar (dual license with US and Canada an asset)
• You have strong research and writing skills and are adept at preparing written correspondence
• You are able to work independently and are passionate about client service
• You are detail oriented and well organized
• You have a strong work ethic fueled by a desire to excel and achieve
• You are proactive, able to multitask and effectively handle competing priorities
• You are able to excel in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
• You have excellent motivation to embrace technology trends and IT solutions designed to enhance the client experience
• You have an enthusiasm to manage workflow and processes
• You are a team player, people person and value kindness

Salary range for this role is $104,000 to $156,000