Attorney - U.S. Business Immigration - Multiple Cities

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking an experienced U.S. Business Immigration Attorney in Toronto to manage complex immigration services and provide strategic legal solutions. This role requires a JD, admission to the U.S. state bar, and a strong understanding of immigration law. You'll work in a dynamic environment that promotes growth and inclusiveness, offering a comprehensive compensation package including health benefits and a generous vacation policy.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Defined contribution pension plan

Generous vacation policy

Paid personal days

Opportunities for career development

Flexible working policies

Qualifications

• Practical knowledge of U.S. immigration.
• Ability to provide technical legal expertise and strategic business solutions.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of complex immigration services.
• Prepare and submit non-immigrant and immigrant applications.
• Facilitate legal movement of employees across borders.

Skills

Technical legal understanding of U.S. business immigration law

Managerial skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

JD and admission to any U.S. state bar

Job description

Attorney - U.S. Business Immigration - Multiple Cities

Location: Toronto

Other locations: Anywhere in Region

Requisition ID: 1660328

At EY Law LLP, we are continuously seeking talented U.S. Business Immigration Attorneys who are passionate about helping companies navigate the complexities of today's globally mobile workforce. Our Immigration practice is dedicated to assisting organizations and their employees in efficiently relocating wherever they are needed. We offer a comprehensive range of U.S. business immigration services, including obtaining both immigrant and non‑immigrant statuses, temporary work visas, and providing advisory services tailored to the needs of employees and employers alike. We believe that skilled attorneys are essential to our mission, and welcome expressions of interest from individuals looking to grow their careers in a dynamic environment. Joining our team means engaging in a culture that fosters growth, development, collaboration, and leadership opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Attorneys on our U.S. Business Immigration team manage the delivery of complex immigration services, leveraging their technical legal expertise to provide proactive and strategic solutions that align with our clients' needs.

Core elements of the role include

• Utilizing your technical legal and procedural understanding of U.S. business immigration law—including PERM, NIV and IV law—and effectively applying this knowledge to client situations.
• Preparing, reviewing, and submitting non‑immigrant, immigrant, and PERM applications in a high‑volume environment.
• Managing client deliverables and expectations while demonstrating an ability to effectively execute on competing priorities.
• Facilitating the legal movement of employees across borders for business travel.
• Managing law clerks and other members of the client service team.
• Continually evaluating and enhancing best U.S. immigration client service delivery best practices.

Qualifications

• A JD along with admission to any U.S. state bar.
• Practical knowledge of U.S. immigration.
• Excellent managerial, organizational, and 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.
• A proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with a high level of professionalism.

What we look for

We’re interested in strong team players who support their colleagues in reaching their goals while also considering their own workload and development. If you have the confidence to speak up and influence a team that affects big businesses worldwide, this role is for you.

What we offer

At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture—built on high‑performance teaming—where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities. We offer a competitive compensation package that rewards performance and recognizes the value you bring to our business. Our Total Rewards package includes comprehensive medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a generous vacation policy, firm‑paid days allowing longer weekends, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well‑being. Additionally we provide:

• 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 $85,000 to $155,000. 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.

Diversity and Inclusion at EY / Inclusiveness at EY

Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. We’re committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism, advancing gender equity and women in leadership, advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, promoting our neuro‑inclusion and accessibility initiatives, and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.