Associate Lawyer - U.S. Business Immigration - Calgary

Associate Lawyer - U.S. Business Immigration - Calgary

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Ernst & Young's global alliance of independent law firms cooperate with our offices worldwide to provide our clients with integrated, quality service. The U.S. business immigration specialists at Egan LLP help companies address the challenges associated with managing today's globally mobile workforce. Egan LLP helps companies and their employees efficiently relocate wherever they need them to be. The firm's comprehensive range of U.S. business immigration services include obtaining both immigrant (green card) and non-immigrant status and visas as well as providing a range of U.S. immigration advisory services for employees and their employers.

We are currently seeking an Associate Lawyer to manage multiple and challenging U.S. business immigration engagements and to contribute to the delivery of solutions and ideas for our diverse clients. This position offers excellent opportunities for teaming, leadership, and career advancement to the right candidate.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate a solid understanding of U.S. business immigration law and effectively apply this knowledge to client situations
• Prepare and submit non-immigrant, immigrant and PERM applications. .
• Make submissions to U.S. embassies, consulates and visa posts worldwide.
• Facilitate the legal movement of employees across borders for business travel.
• Manage law clerks and other client service team members.

Qualifications:

• Law degree along with admission to any US state bar.
• Two to four years of business immigration experience, preferably including non-immigrant, immigrant and PERM experience.
• Broad exposure to U.S. immigration law.
• Excellent managerial, organizational and verbal/written communication skills.

We thank all interested applicants in advance; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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