Calgary - Law Clerk - U.S Business Immigration

EY•Calgary, AB

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a U.S. Business Immigration Law Clerk with EY Law LLP, you will play a crucial role in providing integrated, high-quality services to our clients. You will support companies and their employees in efficiently relocating wherever needed, leveraging our comprehensive range of U.S. business immigration services. This includes obtaining both immigrant i.e. green card and non-immigrant i.e. temporary work visas statuses, as well as offering advisory services tailored to the needs of employees and employers. In this position, you will manage multiple and challenging U.S. business immigration engagements, contributing innovative solutions and ideas for our diverse institutional clients.

Requirements

Undergraduate University Degree, College Diploma, or equivalent experience.
Basic knowledge of U.S business immigration preferred.
Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
Strong attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

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.

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

competitive compensation package
discretionary bonus program
comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage plan
defined contribution pension plan
great vacation policy
firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year
statutory holidays
paid personal days (based on province of residence)
range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being
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