EY Attorney - US Business Immigration 

Canada, Ontario, Toronto 

656315756

Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary

Key responsibilities

As an Attorney, you will join our U.S. Business Immigration team. You will manage the delivery of challenging U.S. business immigration services and contribute to developing solutions for our diverse clients. You will provide not only technical legal expertise, but also proactive and strategic business solutions that are in line with the needs of our clientele.

Skills and attributes

• Utilize your technical legal and procedural understanding of U.S. business immigration law - including PERM, NIV and IV law - and effectively apply this knowledge to client situations.
• Prepare, review, and submit non-immigrant, immigrant, and PERM applications in a high-volume environment.
• Manage client deliverables and expectations and demonstrate an ability to effectively execute on competing priorities.
• Facilitate the legal movement of employees across borders for business travel.
• Manage law clerks and other client service team members.
• Be an active member of our US immigration practice in implementing best practices.

Qualifications

• JD along with admission to any U.S. state bar.
• Basic knowledge of U.S. immigration preferred.
• Excellent managerial, organizational, and verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to provide not only technical legal expertise, but also proactive and strategic business solutions that are in line with the needs of our clientele.

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 offer

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 discretionary bonus program, 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

The salary range for this job in British Columbia is $75,000 to $140,000. 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.

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