Attorney - Independent Contractor - U.S Business Immigration - Remote from U.S or Canada

Overview

Independent Contractor US Immigration Attorney roles are available with two member immigration law firms: one based in Canada (EY Law LLP) and one based in the United States (Mehlman Jacobs LLP). These firms provide US business immigration services to corporate clients and their employees.

This position is 100% remote.

• Canada-based assignment: A Canadian-based US Attorney will be contracted to EY Law LLP.
• United States-based assignment: A US Attorney based in the United States will be contracted to Mehlman Jacobs LLP.
• Contract term: Initial 1 year, with possibility to renew on an annual basis.
• Work arrangement: Independent Contractor Attorneys are not eligible for vacation entitlements or employer benefits.
• Weekly commitment: 20 hours per work week is required.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate immigration case strategy to ensure alignment with client objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Review and validate materials prepared for submission to government authorities.
• Lead legal consultation calls with corporate clients and their employees.

Scope of Legal Work

Work will cover non-immigrant visas and related immigration matters, including:

• H-1B
• L-1
• E
• TN
• Immigrant visa categories
• PERM labour certifications
• Naturalization
• Related matters

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate degree.
• US bar licence — any US state and licence to practice US law in the state or province of residence.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a practicing US attorney.
• Minimum 3 years of practice experience in US business immigration law.
• Advanced knowledge of one or more areas of US business immigration.
• Ability to commit 20 hours per work week.

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of US business immigration law with the ability to apply it in complex scenarios.
• Strong judgment and attention to detail when assessing strategy and filings.
• Confidence leading client conversations and providing guidance to stakeholders and foreign nationals.
• Proactive approach to identifying risk and delivering compliant, practical solutions.

Compensation & Benefits

• Independent Contractor Attorneys are not eligible for vacation entitlements or employer benefits.

Location

• 100% remote.
• Canada-based role for a Canadian-based US Attorney contracting with EY Law LLP.
• US-based role for a US Attorney based in the United States contracting with Mehlman Jacobs LLP.