
Law Clerk - US Business Immigration - Montreal
- Montreal, QC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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.
- Meet with lawyers to discuss questions raised by the client and then relate information back to the HR contact/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 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.
- This role involves interaction with clients operating nationally and globally where fluency in French and English is required. Bilingualism in both French and English is therefore a requirement of this role.
- Undergraduate University Degree, College Diploma, or equivalent experience.
- Basic knowledge of U.S business immigration preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal French language skills and, because this role interacts with National and or Global clients, bilingualism in French and English is a definite asset
- Excellent organizational, and verbal/written communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- 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 to handle sensitive and confidential information.