Vancouver - Attorney - U.S. Business Immigration

Location: Toronto
Other locations: Primary Location Only
Requisition ID: 1756603
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The opportunityAs a U.S. Business Immigration Attorney with EY Law LLP, you will help companies address the challenges associated with managing today's globally mobile workforce. EY Law LLP helps companies, and their employees efficiently relocate wherever they need are needed. The firm's comprehensive range of U.S. business immigration services include obtaining immigrant i.E. green card and non-immigrant status i.E. temporary work visas as well as providing a range of U.S. immigration advisory services for employees and their employers. This position offers excellent opportunities for growth, development, teaming, leadership, and career advancement for the right candidate.
Your key responsibilitiesAs an Attorney, you will join our U.S. Business Immigration team. You will manage the delivery of challenging U.S. business immigration services and contribute to developing solutions for our diverse clients. You will provide not only technical legal expertise, but also proactive and strategic business solutions that are in line with the needs of our clientele.
Skills and attributesfor success
Utilize your technical legal and procedural understanding of U.S. business immigration law - including PERM, NIV and IV law - and effectively apply this knowledge to client situations.
Prepare, review, and submit non-immigrant, immigrant, and PERM applications in a high-volume environment.
Manage client deliverables and expectations and demonstrate an ability to effectively execute on competing priorities.
Facilitate the legal movement of employees across borders for business travel.
Manage law clerks and other client service team members.
Be an active member of our US immigration practice in implementing best practices.
Qualifications
JD along with admission to any U.S. state bar.
Basic knowledge of U.S. immigration preferred.
Excellent managerial, organizational, and verbal/written 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.
Ideally, you’ll also have
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 in handling sensitive and confidential information.
What we look forWe 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.
This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.
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.
Toronto: $111,500 to $161,500
London/Ottawa/Waterloo: $106,000 to $156,000
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