Immigration Attorney

Pacston Canada is on the hunt for US Immigration Attorneys to work in BC to manage global immigration cases.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Diligently prepare cases, legal strategies, and cover letters.
- Manage various projects and deadlines and prepare, and revise documents.
- Be able to explain legal terminology to clients succinctly in a timely manner.
- Research unique legal issues by identifying applicable statutes and judicial decisions.
- Stay up-to-date on legislative changes that may affect immigration.
- Develop solutions to complex legal questions.
- Provide training to client companies and individuals on substantive legal topics and updates about new immigration laws and regulations.
- Partner with colleagues to share information, resolve client issues, and support all client projects.
- Regularly effectively communicate with clients and foreign nationals regarding procedural, case processing issues, and case strategy.
- Possess the skill set to assess the eligibility of corporate foreign national employees for non-immigrant and immigrant visa status in the U.S.
- Supervise the work of paralegal staff in record keeping and document preparation to ensure no mistakes are made.

Qualifications:

- Possess a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited US law school, demonstrate a strong academic background, and be admitted to a US state bar in good standing.
- High-level organizational skills.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong time management and attention to detail, alongside the ability to effectively multi-task in a fast-paced, high-volume law firm setting.
- Adaptability and willingness to learn across various practice areas.
- High-level organizational skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills.
- Ability to independently work on daily tasks, proactively and with mínimal supervision.

What Are The Benefits We Offer?

We provide competitive compensation and great benefits. The comprehensive benefits plan includes health insurance, extended health care, long-term disability insurance, paid leaves and paid holidays.
- Health, dental and vision insurance (the employer covers 100% of the monthly premium for the employee)
- Paid leaves annually
- Paid holidays
- Paid sick days

Pacston is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action agency, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $80,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Do you have a JD degree?

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- immigration law: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- US Bar (required)

Work Location: In person