Overview
Vancouver – Law Clerk – U.S. Business Immigration Jobs in Vancouver, Canada at Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd
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 immigrant (green card) and non-immigrant (temporary work visa) 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.
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.
- 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 in 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
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 includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, vacation policy plus firm paid days, statutory holidays and paid personal days based on province of residence, and a range of programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being.
- 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.
Salary
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.
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Title: Vancouver – Law Clerk – U.S. Business Immigration
Company: Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd
Location: Vancouver, Canada
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