EY Senior Law Clerk - US Business Immigration Multiple Cities 

Canada, Ontario, Toronto 

773705471

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 firm’s 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, you’ll 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 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 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 that’s right for you

The salary range for this job in British Columbia is $60,000 to $120,000. 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.