Senior Immigration Lawyer

Fragomen; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 160,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 PTO days + Federal holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision plans + FSA &H

401K plan with company matching

Job summary

Fragomen in Toronto seeks a Senior Immigration Lawyer to join our business immigration practice. You will develop case strategies, counsel clients, draft documents, and supervise junior associates, focusing on US immigration matters for multinational clients.

The role requires a US JD or LLM, bar admission in a US state or DC, 2–3 years at associate level, and strong written and verbal communication. You will work in a hybrid office setting with a team committed to client service and

Qualifications

• US JD or LLM required and bar admission in a US state or DC.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, proofreading and drafting skills.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and client service orientation.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, high-stakes immigration practice.

Responsibilities

• Develop case strategies, including researching and drafting complex immigration petitions.
• Counsel clients and triage initiations; communicate updates within SLAs.
• Supervise junior Associates and support staff, providing mentoring.
• Draft and prepare legal documents and letters based on established precedents.

Skills

US bar admission

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Multi-tasking

Client service

Education

US JD or LLM

Job description

## Senior Immigration LawyerApply: CA-Toronto: Full time: Posted Today: REQ-027720**Job Description****About the Role:** A career as a Business Immigration Associate 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.* Develop case strategies, including researching, drafting, reviewing, counseling clients and triaging initiations. Identify and solve escalations and areas of underperformance.* Regularly communicate with clients and foreign nationals regarding procedural, case processing issues, and case strategy.* Support clients in immigration program management and compliance.* 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.* 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.* Directly or indirectly supervise junior Associates and other staff, providing mentoring and coaching while proactively sharing immigration knowledge and expertise.* Regularly seek out and implement opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and standardization with processes, products, or services.* Demonstrate a willingness to learn and effectively implement guidance and direction offered by supervisors and experienced colleagues.* 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.* 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:***** U.S. JD or LLM required* Member of a US State bar or Washington DC bar association* 2-3 years of experience at Associate level* Expanded practical understanding of immigration law* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to proofread documents, draft fluent prose, and avoid grammatical mistakes without the aid of AI engines* Dedication to exceptional client service* Demonstrated attention to detail* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills* Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with competing demands* Ability to contribute to a positive work environment**Benefits:**At Fragomen, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and offer employees a broad range of benefits which includes:* 27 PTO days + Federal holidays* Medical, Dental, and Vision plans + FSA & HSA Plans* 401K plan, with company matching**Learn More About Fragomen:**Please take time to read *About Us*, explore the *Meaningful and Impactful Work* we do for our clients, and review the standard *Benefits* we offer. You can find all the material to the right of this page.**Compensation:**The salary range for this role reflects a variety of factors considered in compensation decisions, including but not limited to an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, work location, work arrangement, licensure and certifications, and applicable laws. Placement within the range will vary based on these factors, and compensation decisions are made to ensure internal equity and alignment with market data.A reasonable and good-faith estimate of the current salary range for individuals able to work a hybrid schedule in the office locally is:$113,000.00 - $135,000.00You may also be eligible to take advantage of our benefits offering, RRSP, and paid time off plans.*All offers and/or employment contracts are contingent upon the successful completion of the Firm’s pre-employment screening process. This process may include verifying the candidate’s identity, confirming legal authorization to work in the offered position’s location, and conducting a comprehensive background check, where permitted by local regulations. We use limited AI‐assisted tools for administrative screening purposes only - never for decision‐making. All hiring decisions are made by people. Applicants may have rights to information and explanations regarding the use of such tools, or request human review, as required by applicable regional laws.*