Vancouver Law Clerk U.S. Business Immigration

The opportunity

As a U.S. Business Immigration Law Clerk with EY Law LLP you will play a crucial role in providing integrated high-quality services to our clients. You will support companies and their employees in efficiently relocating wherever needed leveraging our comprehensive range of U.S. business immigration services. This includes obtaining immigrant i.e. green card and non-immigrant i.e. temporary work visas statuses as well as offering advisory services tailored to the needs of employees and this position you will manage multiple and challenging U.S. business immigration engagements contributing innovative solutions and ideas for our diverse institutional clients.

Skills and attributes for success

• Learn U.S. business immigration processing categories and requirements for each visa category.
• On instruction from the lawyer research current processing requirements at service centres/consulates etc.
• Manage the lifecycle of applications including document collection drafting reviewing editing and submission of packages.
• Collect information and documentation from HR contacts and applicants.
• Using available resources draft complete application packages for review by the supervising lawyer.
• Ensure that applications are filed in a timely manner.
• Draft emails in response to queries by clients and notify them of updates to their applications.
• Delegate appropriate work to support staff such as: completion of forms copying of documents and mailing out application packages.
• Follow up with immigration authorities on pending applications.
• Conduct electronic data entry including billing and general client information in applicant tracking system.
• Ensure that lawyers are at all times advised of client related issues.
• Professional Development: may be required to attend seminars and professional development courses that are relevant to their area of specialty.
  

Qualifications

• Undergraduate University Degree College Diploma or equivalent experience.
• Basic knowledge of U.S business immigration preferred.
• Excellent organizational verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

Additional skills

• The ability to work independently in a fast-paced dynamic team-oriented environment.
• Ability to multi-task and take on a variety of projects.
• High level of professionalism in handling sensitive and confidential information.

What we look for

We seek dedicated team players who collaborate effectively with colleagues to achieve shared goals while also managing their own workload and professional growth. We are looking for individuals with a genuine passion for immigration law and a commitment to helping organizations navigate the complexities of U.S. business immigration. If you have the confidence to advocate for clients and influence a team that supports multinational companies in their immigration needs this role is for you.

What we offer

At EY our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture - built on high-performance teaming - where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people our clients and our communities. Its one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.

We offer a competitive compensation package where youll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our addition our Total Rewards package allows you to decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical prescription drug and dental coverage a defined contribution pension plan a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence) and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical financial and social well-being. Plus we offer:

• Support coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way thats right for you

The salary range for this job in British Columbia is $48000 to $72000. Individual salaries within this range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education experience knowledge skills and work location city.

Diversity and Inclusion at EY / Inclusiveness at EY

Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. Were committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued policies and practices are equitable and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism advancing gender equity and women in leadership advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA community promoting our neuroinclusion and accessibility initiatives and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations Inuit and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences abilities backgrounds and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.