Policy and Practice Associate/Counsel

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Oversee and monitor AILA's key legislative and policy issues, concentrating on removal and enforcement as well as selected humanitarian matters.

• Prepare legal, policy, and advocacy documents related to legislation, regulations, and policies.

• Provide recommendations regarding AILA's policy stances, priorities, and strategies in collaboration with AILA staff and expert leadership groups.

• Act as AILA's representative with Congress and government agencies, fostering relationships with congressional and administration personnel.

• Coordinate advocacy initiatives aimed at Congress and government entities.

• Assist, monitor, and evaluate the efforts of AILA's subject matter expert committees and national committees.

• Serve as a resource for AILA members on policy and legislative issues.

• Support the department's grassroots and member engagement activities.

• Create legislative, advocacy, policy, and other materials to optimize influence on targeted audiences.

• Collaborate with AILA communications and online content teams to generate policy, legislative, and advocacy resources.

• Provide education through conferences, webinars, public events, media interviews, and social media platforms.

• Represent AILA in national or regional coalitions and advocacy campaigns.

• Build relationships and partnerships with organizations that have aligned advocacy and policy objectives.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree is required; a J.D. or master's in public policy or a related field is preferred; bar admission is preferred for the Counsel track.

• Three to five years of experience in immigration policy and/or general immigration law practice, focusing on removal and/or humanitarian immigration.

• Proven experience in drafting legal, policy, or advocacy documentation.

• Familiarity with administrative agencies, Congress, or state legislatures.

• Experience collaborating with coalitions or partner organizations on shared advocacy objectives.

• Previous experience in an association, member-service, or customer-service setting is advantageous.

• Extensive knowledge of immigration law, policy, and procedures.

• Strong understanding of strategy and the political landscape.

• Experience in developing and executing major policy advocacy campaigns directed at Congress and government agencies.

• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading abilities.

• Strong research, interpersonal, and communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and meet deadlines, even under pressure.

• Capability to take initiative and work independently as well as in partnership with teams and volunteer leadership.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Employee assistance program.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching contributions after 3 months of employment.

• Generous paid time off.

• Paid parental leave.

• Professional development opportunities.

• Employer-paid life insurance and disability benefits.