Attorney - U.S. Business Immigration - Toronto - Vancouver - Calgary - Montreal - Ottawa

EY; Montreal; On-site; CAD 112,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Total Rewards package

Job summary

EY Law LLP in Montreal seeks a U.S. Business Immigration Attorney to advise clients on PERM, NIV and IV matters, prepare applications, and move talent across borders. You will join a dynamic, global team focused on delivering proactive, strategic immigration solutions in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate holds a JD and admission to a U.S. state bar, demonstrates excellent client-handling and leadership skills, and thrives in a collaborative setting that values professional growth and

Qualifications

• JD and admission to a U.S. state bar are required.
• Experience handling U.S. business immigration matters (PERM, NIV, IV).
• Strong client-management and communication skills essential.
• Ability to provide proactive, strategic business solutions for clients.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complex U.S. business immigration services for clients.
• Prepare, review, and submit non-immigrant, immigrant, and PERM applications.
• Manage client expectations and deliverables in a high-volume environment.
• Coordinate cross-border employee movements and international mobility.
• Oversee law clerks and support staff to ensure service quality.
• Continuously improve best practices in client service delivery.

Skills

U.S. business immigration experience

Client management

Excellent communication

Strategic problem solving

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

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.

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.

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. It's one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work. 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

EY reports salary ranges in accordance with applicable provincial pay transparency legislation. Individual salaries within the anticipated salary ranges noted below are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity, education, relevant experience, knowledge, and applicable skill sets.

• Toronto/Vancouver : $111,500 to $161,500
• Ottawa : $106,000 to $156,000

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.

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Learn about our commitment to Inclusiveness at https://www.ey.com/en_ca/about-us/corporate-responsibility/equity

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