Associate Attorney

Who we are: BAL is a team of brilliant people who change lives through elite immigration work and collaborative innovation. We pursue the exceptional in all that we do, but never at the expense of our values. There’s no denying our work is demanding, both in volume and pace, but we’re up for the challenge. We love the balance of hard work and fun – so, you’ll see us in jeans as we shatter glass ceilings and conventional stereotypes. BAL employees feel valued, rewarded, and respected. We seek opportunities to be of service to others and our communities. We are committed to your growth and development and want to set you up for success here at BAL and beyond.

Who you are: You are looking for work that has a purpose. You aren’t afraid to roll up your sleeves and get stuff done. You learn quickly. You move fast. You embrace challenge and detail as well as creative thinking. You believe you have something unique to contribute and you aren’t afraid to raise your hand. You understand that powering human achievement is ultimately about impacting a real person. You are looking for a place to grow and an environment where everyone has a spot and is genuinely welcome.

We’re better together: A bright, driven person like you and an industry-leading powerhouse like BAL? It’s a perfect combination! We truly want to see you succeed here and become an integral part of our mission to provide an experience that makes a positive difference in people’s lives. Come be a part of something special, where you can have an impact and be valued just for being you!

In addition to competitive pay, a discretionary annual bonus, and a supportive, team-oriented culture, we offer an outstanding benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, sick time, unlimited vacation, and 401(k) with company match.

OVERVIEW:

Reporting to Senior Director, Global Programs, the Canadian Immigration Associate Attorney will be accountable for managing clients and complex immigration cases for the firm's Canadian immigration practice.  Associate Attorneys are responsible for managing Immigration Assistants and Paralegals in the filing of assigned immigration case work.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal representation to clients in matters related to Canadian business immigration law.
• Lead and manage complex immigration cases, ensuring strategic and compliant outcomes.
• Advanced knowledge and experience in Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) processes and requirements.
• Represent BAL at client meetings, presentations, and other professional engagements.
• Maintain proactive and high-level communication with clients, offering sound legal advice and strategic guidance.
• Supervise and mentor a team responsible for preparing and submitting Canadian immigration cases, including:
• Delegating and prioritizing casework and special projects.
• Training Immigration Advisors, Coordinators, and Paralegals.
• Ensuring accuracy, consistency, and quality of all casework.
• Overseeing billing processes and approvals.
• Conducting performance reviews, setting goals, and supporting professional development throughout the year.
• Collaborate with other attorneys across the firm to share insights and updates on Canadian immigration law.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of attorney-related policies and procedures.
• Support firm leadership in identifying and addressing strategic needs within the Canadian immigration practice.
• Champion quality assurance and consistency in Canadian immigration legal services.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4–6 years of experience practicing Canadian business immigration law.
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal; proficiency in additional languages is an asset.
• Advanced proficiency in legal technology and case management systems.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree or equivalent legal education.
• Must be licensed to practice law in both Canada and the United States.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Able to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time.
• Able to stoop, kneel, bend at the waist and reach on a daily basis.
• Able to perform general office administrative activities: copying, filing, delivering, and using the telephone.
• Able to lift and move up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Regular and on-time attendance.
• Must be able to prioritized, schedule and complete testing required for multiple applications with overlapping schedules.
• A certain degree of creativity and flexibility is required.
• Hours may exceed 40 hours per week.
• Occasional travel by conventional means including aircraft, motor vehicle and the like within the region and to other locations as required.

 

Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with this job.

Berry Appleman & Leiden is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of BAL to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. BAL prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

BAL does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. BAL is under no obligation to pay any referral compensation or recruiter fee in the absence of a current executed Recruitment Services Agreement. In the event a recruiter or agency submits an unsolicited resume or candidate without an agreement, BAL reserves the right to pursue and hire said candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, shall be deemed the property of BAL. If your agency would like to be considered as a potential recruiting partner, please forward your contact information to Recruitment@BAL.com.