Law Clerk - U.S Business Immigration - Multiple Cities
About The Position
At EY Law LLP, we are continuously seeking skilled U.S. Business Immigration Law Clerks who are eager to contribute to our mission of providing integrated, high-quality services to our clients. U.S. Business Immigration 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. This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.
Requirements
- Undergraduate University Degree, College Diploma, or equivalent experience.
- Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Basic knowledge of U.S business immigration preferred.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
- May be required to attend seminars and professional development courses that are relevant to their area of specialty.
Benefits
- 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)
- A range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
