Senior Law Clerk - U.S Business Immigration - Ottawa

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The opportunity

As a U.S. Business Immigration Senior 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 i.e. green card and non-immigrant i.e. 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.

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization

Key responsibilities

• Utilize your technical legal and procedural understanding of U.S. business immigration processes including PERM, NIV, and IV law, and effectively apply this knowledge to client situations.
• On instruction from the lawyer, research current processing requirements at service centers/consulates.
• 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 relate information back to the client or 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 the applicant tracking system.
• Ensure that lawyers are advised of client-related issues.
• Collaborate in preparing and presenting training sessions on the firm’s processes, best practices, and U.S. business immigration regulations.
• Attend seminars and professional development courses relevant to your area of specialty.

Skills and attributes for success

• An undergraduate University Degree, College Diploma, or equivalent experience.
• 4 or more years of U.S. business immigration experience.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

Ideally, you’ll also have 

• A proven ability to work independently within a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• A knack for multi-tasking and managing a variety of projects effectively.
• A strong sense of professionalism when handling 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

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 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 discretionary bonus program, a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage plan, 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 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 

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.  

• Ottawa: $60,000 to $100,000

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