Senior Law Clerk U.S Business Immigration Multiple Cities

The opportunity

At EY Law LLP we are continuously seeking skilled U.S. Business Immigration Senior Law Clerks who are eager to contribute to our mission of providing integrated high-quality services to our clients.

U.S. Business Immigration Senior Law Clerks support companies and their employees in efficiently relocating wherever needed by utilizing our comprehensive range of U.S. business immigration services including assistance with immigrant green card and non-immigrant temporary work visa statuses as well as providing tailored advisory services to meet the unique needs of clients. Law Clerks manage multiple challenging engagements bringing innovative solutions and ideas to our diverse institutional clients.

We welcome expressions of interest from individuals passionate about immigration law who are eager to grow their careers in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

Key responsibilities

• Utilize your technical legal and procedural understanding of U.S. business immigration processes including PERM NIV and IV law and effectively apply this knowledge to client situations.
• On instruction from the lawyer research current processing requirements at service centers/consulates.
• 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.
• Meet with lawyers to discuss questions raised by the client and relate information back to the client or applicant.
• 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 the applicant tracking system.
• Ensure that lawyers are advised of client-related issues.
• Collaborate in preparing and presenting training sessions on the firms processes best practices and U.S. business immigration regulations.
• Attend seminars and professional development courses relevant to your area of specialty.

Qualifications

• An undergraduate University Degree College Diploma or equivalent experience.
• 2 or more years of U.S. business immigration experience.
• Excellent organizational verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

Ideally youll also have

• A proven ability to work independently within a fast-paced team-oriented environment.
• A knack for multi-tasking and managing a variety of projects effectively.
• A strong sense of professionalism when 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 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 $60000 to $120000. 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.