American Immigration Lawyers Association

Policy and Practice Associate/Counsel


Pay$60000.00 - $90000.00 / year
LocationWashington/District Of Columbia
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 3113087
      Employer Industry: Nonprofit Immigration Advocacy

      Why consider this job opportunity:
      - Salary up to $90,000
      - Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
      - Generous paid time off and paid parental leave
      - Professional development opportunities to enhance career growth
      - Eligible for remote work, providing flexibility in your work environment
      - Opportunity to make a significant impact on immigration law and policy

      What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
      - Monitor and evaluate proposed legislation, regulations, and policies related to immigration law and develop advocacy materials
      - Draft and design products to maximize AILA's impact on target audiences, including legislative and policy analysis
      - Represent AILA in advocacy efforts with Congress and government agencies
      - Support and guide the work of AILA’s subject matter expert committees
      - Cultivate relationships with organizations that share common advocacy and policy aims

      What is Required (Qualifications):
      - J.D. or master’s in public policy or related field
      - Three to five (3 - 5) years of immigration policy and/or general immigration law practice experience
      - Strong knowledge of immigration law, policy, and procedure
      - Excellent writing, editing, and organizational skills
      - Ability to handle multiple competing priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines

      How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
      - Experience working with administrative agencies, Congress, or state legislatures
      - Fluency in Spanish for media and press relations
      - Prior experience in an association, member-service, or customer-service environment
      - Experience in developing and implementing major policy advocacy campaigns

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  • About the company

      The American Immigration Lawyers Association, founded on October 14, 1946, is a voluntary bar association of over 15,000 attorneys and law professors who practice and teach immigration law.