EY Law - US Immigration - Law Clerk - Calgary

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Calgary; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm in Calgary is seeking a U.S. Business Immigration Law Clerk to manage immigration applications and support clients in navigating U.S. immigration processes. Ideal candidates should have an undergraduate degree and strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills. This role offers comprehensive benefits including mental health support.

Benefits

$5,000 per year for mental health support benefits

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of U.S. business immigration preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic team-oriented environment.
• High level of professionalism with sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Learn U.S. business immigration processing categories.
• Manage application lifecycle from document collection to submission.
• Communicate with clients and update them on applications.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Independence

Education

Undergraduate University Degree or College Diploma

Job description

Overview

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.

The opportunity

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 (green card) and non-immigrant (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.

Responsibilities / Skills and attributes for success

• 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.
• Professional Development: may be required to attend seminars and professional development courses that are relevant to their area of specialty.

Qualifications

• 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.

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. High level of professionalism to handle sensitive and confidential information.

What we look for

We seek dedicated team players who collaborate effectively with colleagues to achieve shared goals while also managing their own workload and professional growth. We are looking for individuals with a genuine passion for immigration law and a commitment to helping organizations navigate the complexities of U.S. business immigration. If you have the confidence to advocate for clients and influence a team that supports multinational companies in their immigration needs, this role is for you.

What we offer you

When you thrive, we thrive. The EY benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being:

• $5,000 per year for mental health support benefits

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 neuroinclusion 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.

EY | Building a better working world

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.