Immigration Coordinator

KPMG•Toronto, ON

4d•Onsite

About The Position

KPMG's Immigration Law practice is looking for an Immigration Coordinator to join our Immigration Law group to support daily clerical and administrative activities. The Immigration Coordinator is responsible for preparing and drafting legal arguments in support of various Canadian immigration applications and associated status and entry document applications. Because of the diversity of clients and documentation this position requires proficiency in English, strong time management and multitasking skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. KPMG Law LLP is a national law firm affiliated with the professional services firm of KPMG LLP, with offices in major markets across Canada. As an integrated, multidisciplinary firm, our lawyers work closely with accountants and other professionals on complex client engagements across a broad range of legal and tax‑related practice areas.

Requirements

2–5 years of experience in immigration processes, ideally work permits
College diploma or university degree
Proficiency in written and oral communication
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to research and evaluate information effectively
Strong organizational and computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Strong working knowledge of laws and regulations in English for Canada and abroad

Responsibilities

Assist with the documentation collection for work permit and permanent residence applications
Research thoroughly appropriate legal documents required for the application process and prepare instruction document lists accordingly
Assist with obtaining legal documents (birth certificates, police clearances, etc.)
Prepare supporting documents for application packages (letters, application forms, etc.)
Conduct all work within established time standards
Develop an informative communication stream with immigration administrators/lawyers
Any duties assigned by the Lawyer/management
Ensure that all client correspondence, documents and relevant data fields are recorded in KPMG’s internal database(s)
Assist with preparing applications
Respond to clients and/or vendors regarding invoice related matters
Prepare files for billing once the immigration process is complete
Filing, photocopying and mailing/courier
Any other administrative responsibilities as required