Law Clerk - US Business Immigration-Toronto 1

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Old Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking firm as a U.S. Business Immigration Law Clerk, where you'll play a crucial role in helping clients navigate the complexities of U.S. immigration. This dynamic position involves managing application processes, conducting research, and collaborating with legal professionals to deliver exceptional service. You'll thrive in a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusiveness, with opportunities for professional development and growth. If you're detail-oriented and passionate about making a difference, this role offers a chance to contribute to a better working world while advancing your career in a global organization.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental coverage

Defined contribution pension plan

Vacation policy

Paid personal days

Statutory holidays

Learning opportunities

Support and coaching from colleagues

Flexibility in role handling

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or diploma required; knowledge of U.S. immigration preferred.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support U.S. business immigration engagements and manage application lifecycles.
• Draft and submit application packages while ensuring timely filing.

Skills

U.S. business immigration processing

Research skills

Document management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Undergraduate University Degree

College Diploma

Tools

Applicant tracking system

Job description

Location: Toronto

Date: Jan 4, 2025

Requisition ID: 1547556

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

As a U.S. Business Immigration Law Clerk with EY Law LLP, you will provide our clients with integrated, quality services. EY Law LLP helps companies and their employees efficiently relocate wherever they are needed. The firm's comprehensive range of U.S. business immigration services includes obtaining both immigrant (green card) and non-immigrant status (temporary work visas) as well as providing a range of U.S. immigration advisory services for employees and their employers.

Key Responsibilities

As a Law Clerk, you will join our U.S. Business Immigration team. You will support multiple and challenging U.S. business immigration engagements and contribute to the delivery of solutions and ideas for our diverse institutional clients.

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, and verbal/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’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 where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a vacation policy plus firm paid days, 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 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.

Diversity and Inclusion 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. Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us.

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