US immigration Law Clerk
About The Position
McCarthy Tétrault is a Canadian law firm that offers a full suite of legal and business solutions to clients in Canada and around the world. At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities in our offices in Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City, Calgary and Vancouver. We are delighted to have earned the distinction of one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for the fourteenth consecutive year in 2026. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential. We are recruiting for a U.S. immigration Law Clerk to join our team in our Toronto (or Montreal) office. The successful candidate must have a minimum of 5 years in U.S. immigration field. McCarthy Tétrault employees benefit from a hybrid work environment. This position is to fill an existing vacancy. Salary Range (Toronto Only): $75,000 - $85,000 annually The offered salary may vary based on the candidate’s job-specific knowledge, skills, and experience.
Requirements
- University diploma related to the position or college diploma in paralegal studies (or equivalent) issued by a recognized educational institution.
- Minimum of five years of relevant experience.
- Excellent knowledge of U.S. immigration procedures and governmental agencies.
- Strong written and verbal business communication skills in English.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks/deadlines with high level of attention to detail.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual (French and English) - Specific to Montreal office.
Responsibilities
- Working closely with lawyers on U.S. immigration files.
- Preparing and drafting non-immigrant visas applications (B-1, B-2, TN, L-1, H-1B, E, H-2, B-1, O-1, and P) and employment based immigrant visa applications.
- Communicating with clients to gather relevant information and documentation and assisting in drafting various correspondences.
- Submitting application through the various electronic portals.
- Following-up on applications with U.S. immigration authorities.
- Organizing the filing and submission of necessary documents for all the above-mentioned applications.
- Using and updating our software and databases.
- Coordinating, reviewing, summarizing and organizing data.
- All other related tasks.
Benefits
- Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
- Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer.
- A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
- Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
