Avocat en immigration d’affaires américaine/ US Immigration Lawyer

À propos du role:

Une carrière en tant qu'Avocat(e) en immigration d'affaires chez Fragomen vous offre l'opportunité de travailler avec un groupe de pairs intelligents, motivés et diversifiés. Notre spécialisation exclusive en immigration signifie que vous évoluerez dans un environnement passionnant, en constante évolution et stimulant, entouré(e) de personnes passionnées par ce domaine. En travaillant dans un environnement collégial et axé sur l'esprit d'équipe, les avocats de Fragomen apprennent des plus grands experts de l'industrie. Notre engagement ferme envers la qualité et les meilleures pratiques est renforcé par une innovation technologique qui profite tant à nos clients qu'à notre personnel. En tant qu'Avocat(e) chez Fragomen, vous: Évaluer l'éligibilité des employés étrangers d'entreprises au statut d'immigrant au Canada. Rédiger, préparer et examiner des lettres et des documents juridiques, généralement basés sur des précédents établis. Développer une expertise approfondie de votre clientèle et des secteurs que vous soutenez. Collaborer avec des collègues pour résoudre les problèmes des clients, partager des informations et soutenir les projets en cours. Communiquer régulièrement avec les clients et les ressortissants étrangers concernant les procédures, le traitement des dossiers et la stratégie des dossiers. Acquérir une compréhension des domaines de pratique du cabinet et des services offerts. Mener des recherches approfondies pour soutenir les demandes et projets des clients. Assister les clients dans la gestion et la conformité de leurs programmes d'immigration. Superviser le travail du personnel parajuriste.

Parlons-en si vous avez les éléments suivants:

• Membre en règle du Barreau du Québec
• Deux ans d’expérience en immigration d’affaires américaine
• Excellentes compétences en communication orale et écrite
• Maîtrise du français et de l’anglais, tant à l’oral qu’à l’écrit
• Avoir souci du détail
• Solides compétences analytiques et en résolution de problèmes
• Capacité à gérer plusieurs tâches simultanément dans un environnement dynamique avec des demandes concurrentes
• Esprit d'équipe et contribution à un environnement de travail positif

Fragomen (Canada) Co. s'engage à offrir des mesures d'adaptation tout au long du processus de recrutement. Nous avons à coeur de constituer une équipe diversifiée grâce à un recrutement et une sélection inclusifs. Nous accueillons et encourageons les candidatures de personnes de tous horizons, perspectives et communautés. Si vous avez besoin d'un accommodement lors du processus de sélection, veuillez nous en informer dès que possiblement.

English About the Role:

Our Toronto office is seeking an experienced US Immigration Lawyer with excellent communication skills who, effectively collaborates and supports their clients in a constantly changing landscape of Canadian business immigration. A career as a Business Immigration Lawyer at Fragomen gives you the opportunity to work with a smart, motivated and diverse peer group. Our exclusive focus on immigration means you will practice in an exciting, dynamic, and challenging environment with talented individuals who share your passion for immigration. Working in a collegial, team-oriented environment, Fragomen Associates learn from the industry's leading experts. Our unwavering dedication to excellence and industry best practices is bolstered by cutting‑edge technological innovation, enhancing the experience for both our clients and our exceptional staff.

How will you make a difference as an Associate at Fragomen?

• Develop an expert‑level understanding of your client base and the industries you support as well as the firm’s practice areas and services provided.
• Assess eligibility of corporate foreign national employees for non‑immigrant and immigrant visa status.
• Work with client global mobility personnel to prepare petitions and applications for submission to government agencies for non‑immigrant and immigrant foreign national employees.
• Draft and prepare letters and legal documents, typically based on established precedents.
• Conduct research to support client requests and projects.
• Supervise the work of paralegal staff in record keeping and document preparation.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and effectively implement guidance and direction offered by supervisors and experienced colleagues.
• Proactively communicate with clients, within SLAs/team protocols and with a precise, efficient, thoughtful, and organized response.
• Partner with colleagues to resolve client issues, share information, and support client projects.
• Support clients in immigration program management and compliance.
• Use firm technology accurately and in line with team and client protocols, ensuring accurate and complete data is entered.
• Actively contribute to team meetings and firmwide activities.
• Act as a source of advice and training to more junior colleagues, proactively sharing immigration knowledge and expertise.
• Ensure self and team follow documented firm standards and policy to mitigate risk and ensure regulatory, operational and client compliance.
• Other duties as required.

Leverage your valuable skills and experience to make an impact at Fragomen:

• US bar lawyer with a minimum of 2 years’ experience and knowledge of US immigration law
• Proven ability to build strong working relationships with clients and staff
• Responsible for managing a broad caseload in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to identify issues, analyze facts and determine appropriate case strategy.
• Effectively utilize on‑line research tools and comfortable working with client management systems.
• Displays professionalism, quality service and a “positive” can do attitude and contribute to the Firm's overall initiatives.

Fragomen (Canada) Co. is committed to providing employment accommodation during the recruitment process. We are committed to building a diverse team through inclusive recruitment and selection. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds, perspectives, and communities. If you require an accommodation during the selection process, please inform us as soon as possible.

Toute offre d’emploi et/ou contrat de travail est sous réserve de vérification réussie des antécédents, une procédure préalable à l’embauche mise en place par le Cabinet. Cette procédure peut inclure la vérification de l’identité du candidat, la confirmation d’une autorisation de travail valable liée au lieu d’affectation proposé, ainsi qu’à la réalisation d’une vérification approfondie des antécédents lorsque la réglementation locale le permet. Nous utilisons des outils assistés par l’IA de manière limitée à des fins de pré-sélection uniquement, et jamais pour la prise de décision. Toutes les décisions d’embauche sont prises par des personnes physiques. Les candidats ont droit à des informations et à des explications concernant l’utilisation de ces outils, et peuvent demander une révision faite par une personne physique conformément aux lois en vigueur.

Fragomen is the leading global immigration law firm with more than 6,000 professionals in nearly 70 offices across the Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific, delivering services in over 170 countries. Ranked on both the Am Law 100 and Am Law Global 100, the firm is widely recognized for its leadership in immigration law and commitment to fostering a culture where diverse attorneys thrive and all individuals have equal opportunities to succeed.

Fragomen is committed to promoting diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, heritage, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or intersex status.

At Fragomen, we do meaningful and impactful work for our clients and put a focus on our Responsible Business Practices: #LifeAtFragomen: We drive innovation and change. We respect colleagues, embrace diversity, and empower others. #FragomenForward: At Fragomen, pursuing an equal, diverse, and inclusive workforce goes beyond a policy. It’s part of our DNA—and always has been. Year after year, we are recognized as leaders in diversity in our industry. Giving Back. We have a deep history of giving back to the communities where we live and work—and we continue that mission today. Serving the less fortunate by providing advice and community support where it is most needed allows us to help immigrants secure a better future for themselves and their families. Corporate Social Responsibility. We believe there is more to success in business than generating profit—we want to do well by doing good. We are committed to considering the impact that our business decisions have on our people, the planet, the communities in which we work and our clients.

The firm combines legal acumen and advanced digital capabilities to simplify global mobility and deliver smarter, faster and more adaptive solutions via a suite of technology brands—including Nomadic, its business travel platform that enables real‑time compliance, WorkRight, its multi‑jurisdictional employment verification software and Simple Citizen, a digital solution designed to streamline the pathway to US citizenship.

With a global presence, multidisciplinary approach and investment in technology, Fragomen is uniquely positioned to address today’s immigration challenges and shape the future of workforce mobility.

We are committed to implementing firmwide initiatives that support the health and wellness of our people, including programs to address work‑life balance and benefits that cover a wide range of well‑being needs of all employees. Our #FragomenWorks program provides the ability to be successful at home or in the office, via Hybrid & Remote work arrangements. Our Feedback Works process includes three managerial check‑ins per year to help you progress in your career. Unique learning programs like: Fragomen Academy, Leadership Academy, Practical Management Academy, and Regional Development Conferences.