Legal Associate - Immigration Support (U.S. & Canada) at EY

About the Role

Join EY and shape a career that reflects your individuality. Here, you'll work in a global, inclusive, and tech-enabled environment that empowers you to be your best. We value your unique perspective and voice to help us build a better working world-for you and everyone.

Opportunity Overview

This is your chance to collaborate with EY's international teams in the U.S. and Canada. You'll be involved in supporting immigration matters and projects, gaining real exposure to cross-border legal practices.

Key Responsibilities

As a Legal Associate, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the immigration team with U.S. and Canadian immigration case preparation.
• Learning various visa categories and legal criteria, and applying that knowledge to individual case files.
• Drafting immigration petitions and packages tailored to the legal requirements and facts of each case.
• Editing and revising documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Managing case files within designated digital workspaces.
• Using legal tech tools to streamline case management and document handling.
• Collaborating regularly with global EY teams.
• Tracking progress, reporting to seniors, understanding performance metrics, and taking ownership of assigned tasks.

Skills and Attributes

We're looking for candidates who are:

• Detail-oriented with excellent legal writing and research capabilities.
• Proficient in English with strong grammar, style, and formatting skills.
• Able to work efficiently under tight deadlines and high volumes.
• Proactive, organized, and collaborative in team environments.
• Clear and confident communicators, both written and verbal.

Required Qualifications

• A law degree (LLB or equivalent).
• 0-3 years of legal work experience.
• Familiarity with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and PDF tools.

Preferred Experience

• Previous work related to U.S. or Canadian immigration law.
• Experience in drafting, proofreading, and editing legal documents.
• Background in dynamic, high-paced corporate environments.

What We Look For

We value adaptable, forward-thinking individuals who:

• Demonstrate initiative and can prioritize tasks independently.
• Thrive in a team-based, evolving work environment.
• Are eager to grow professionally and contribute to the team's success.

What We Offer

• Continuous Learning: Equip yourself with skills to adapt and lead in a dynamic world.
• Tailored Success: Tools and flexibility to make your own impact.
• Leadership Development: Guidance and mentoring to help you grow.