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
#Nonprofit #ImmigrationLaw #Advocacy #RemoteWork #CareerOpportunityAbout 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.