Senior Coordinator, Immigration

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 a Senior Immigration Coordinator in the Montreal office. You will be responsible for preparing and drafting legal arguments in support of various Canadian immigration applications. These include Temporary Canadian Work Permits, Temporary Resident Visas, and other associated status and entry document applications. This role requires excellent time management & multi-tasking skills, attention to detail, a strong work ethic, and an ability to work well in a team environment. 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 Immigration: Research the appropriate legal documents required for the application process and prepare instruction document lists accordingly. Draft legal arguments outlining eligibility of applicant to qualify for immigration document Assist with obtaining legal documents (birth certificates, police clearances, etc.). Prepare supporting documents for application packages (letters, application forms, etc.). Manage and co-ordinate the legalization of documents. Conduct all work within established time standards. Develop an informative communication stream with coordinators, paralegals, and managing lawyer. Any duties assigned by the managing lawyer Administration: Ensure that all client correspondence, documents and relevant data fields are recorded in KPMG’s internal database(s). Assist with preparing reports. Collect invoices, annotate billing codes, and submit to Accounts Payable upon receipt.Ensure timely issuance of client invoices. Prepare files for billing once the immigration process is complete. Filing, photocopying and mailing/courier. Any other administrative responsibilities as required. What you bring to the role 2-5 years of experience ideally within a legal work environment. Experience in immigration law or post-secondary studies in relevant field (law, economics, communications, etc.) College diploma or University degree. Bilingualism in French and English is required-to ensure communication with internal and external clients Excellent written and oral communication skills. Knowledge of billing practices and procedures an asset. Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to locate and research information efficiently, to use it effectively, and to evaluate the quality of the information. Strong time management skills. Ability to demonstrate analytical and problem solving skills within a fast-paced environment. Ability to communicate responsibly and promote effective working relationships. 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 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 more information about Inclusion, Diversity & Equity in Recruitment, please click here. For general recruitment-related inquiries, please contact the HR Delivery Centre at [email protected]. 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 [email protected] or phone: 416-777-8002 or toll free 1-888-466-4778.