Attorney - U.S. Business Immigration - Toronto - Vancouver - Calgary - Montreal - Ottawa

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At EY Law LLP, we are continuously seeking talented U.S. Business Immigration Attorneys who are passionate about helping companies navigate the complexities of today's globally mobile workforce. Our Immigration practice is dedicated to assisting organizations and their employees in efficiently relocating wherever they are needed. We offer a comprehensive range of U.S. business immigration services, including obtaining both immigrant and non-immigrant statuses, temporary work visas, and providing advisory services tailored to the needs of employees and employers alike.
We believe that skilled attorneys are essential to our mission, and welcome expressions of interest from individuals looking to grow their careers in a dynamic environment. Joining our team means engaging in a culture that fosters growth, development, collaboration, and leadership opportunities.

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.

Key responsibilities

Attorneys on our U.S. Business Immigration team manage the delivery of complex immigration services, leveraging their technical legal expertise to provide proactive and strategic solutions that align with our clients' needs.

Core elements of the role include

• Utilizing your technical legal and procedural understanding of U.S. business immigration law - including PERM, NIV and IV law - and effectively applying this knowledge to client situations.
• Preparing, reviewing, and submitting non-immigrant, immigrant, and PERM applications in a high-volume environment.
• Managing client deliverables and expectations while demonstrating an ability to effectively execute on competing priorities.
• Facilitating the legal movement of employees across borders for business travel.
• Managing law clerks and other members of the client service team.
• Continually evaluating and enhancing best U.S. immigration client service delivery best practices.

Qualifications

• A JD along with admission to any U.S. state bar.
• Practical knowledge of U.S. immigration.
• Excellent managerial, organizational, and 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.

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.
• A proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with a high level of professionalism.

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. It's one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.

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 to 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 comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, 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, 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

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/Vancouver : $111,500 to $161,500
• Ottawa : $106,000 to $156,000

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

Individual salaries within this range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and work location city.

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