EY Senior Law Clerk - US Business Immigration Toronto 

Canada, Ontario, Toronto 

852351238

Key responsibilities

As an experienced Senior Law Clerk, you will join our U.S. Business Immigration team. You will support multiple and challenging U.S. business immigration engagements and contribute to the delivery of solutions and ideas for our diverse institutional clients.

Skills and attributes

• 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 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.

• Meet with lawyers to discuss questions raised by the client and then relate information back to the HR contact/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 applicant tracking system.

• Ensure that lawyers are at all times advised of client related issues.

• Collaborate in preparing and presenting training sessions on firm’s processes, best practices, and U.S. business immigration regulations.

• 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.

• 2-3 years of U.S. business immigration experience.

• Excellent organizational, and verbal/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 to handle sensitive and confidential information.

What we look for

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you 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 and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry.

• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.

• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you.

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

Make your mark. Apply today.

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.