https://careers.aila.org Latest AILA Career Center Jobs Thu, 17 Jun 2021 01:26:41 Z https://careers.aila.org/jobs/rss/14933076/executive-director https://careers.aila.org/jobs/rss/14933076/executive-director Memphis, Tennessee, Mid-South Immigration Advocates (MIA) seeks a permanent Executive Director to lead MIA as chief executive in a manner that supports and guides the organization’s mission as defined by the Board of Directors. The Executive Director will plan, direct, and coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with assistance from subordinate executives and staff managers. The Executive Director will also develop and implement fundraising strategies and forecast fundraising estimates for the organization. Additional information available at https://miamemphis.org/job-opportunity-executive-director/.   Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) Advanced degree in nonprofit management, law, or related field preferred; Prior experience with executive leadership and/or development for nonprofit organizations; Prior experience with immigration law or advocacy preferred; Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with donors and other stakeholders; Passion for creative program creation and organizational funding growth; Ability to review current MIA programs and structures and make recommendations that empower programmatic refinements; Capacity to excel at influencing and leading an organization towards positive growth; Capable of designing and directing strategies that enhance and support organizational operations; Knowledge of fostering an environment of accountability, healthy work relationships and partnerships, and inclusivity among MIA staff in order to maintain a positive and collaborative work environment; Experience in creating and establishing clear, measurable business goals; Strong interpersonal, communication, advocacy, computer, organizational, and presentation skills; Ability to work effectively with a diverse community, including children and families; Must have a valid driver’s license, insurance, and personal transportation. (Position requires some local and occasional regional travel.) SALARY RANGE AND BENEFITS $60,000 - $65,000/year starting, with increases dependent upon performance and budgetary constraints. MIA offers paid time off, health insurance, disability insurance, and a SIMPLE IRA retirement plan. Thu, 03 Jun 2021 14:37:45 -0400 https://careers.aila.org/jobs/rss/14991440/talent-acquisition-manager-remote https://careers.aila.org/jobs/rss/14991440/talent-acquisition-manager-remote Nationwide, We are seeking a Talent Acquisition Manager to join our North America Talent team! Through innovative and creative talent acquisitions strategies, you will play an integral role in the success and expansion of Axiom’s North America legal talent strategy during a pivotal time in our company’s growth. Not only will you be afforded a high degree of autonomy, but you will have the opportunity to  build a world-class team of talent with an amazing group of fun and talented people as we continue on our mission to become the world’s largest provider of legal services.  Specifically, in this role, the Talent Acquisition Manager will be responsible for: Leading and executing against our North America Talent Acquisition strategy, including identification, assessment, and attraction of top-tier legal talent through traditional and creative recruitment channels.  Serving as the primary point of contact for lawyer and legal professional candidates; managing individuals through full cycle recruiting while ensuring a positive, informative, and efficient candidate experience. Collaborating with and advising key company stakeholders and leaders across North America on industry talent trends, candidate pipeline updates, and recruitment activity levels. Partnering with our commercial teams to develop customized and strategic recruitment plans to attract lawyers and legal support professionals to work with our highly innovative and impressive list of clients.  Building and maintaining a robust network of legal talent and consistently acting as a strong promoter of our brand.  Staying current on recruiting issues and trends in the legal industry to inform ongoing recruitment strategy. 5+ years of professional recruiting experience Highly persuasive verbal communication skills, and excellent written communication skills Poise, confidence, and maturity to interact and build relationships with candidates; strong interpersonal skills are essential Innate ability to build relationships with sophisticated candidates as well as internal stakeholders Strong attention to detail and a tremendous amount of initiative, multi-tasking, and organizational abilities Superb time management, decision-making, and problem-solving skills Genuine interest in the Axiom model and our place in the changing legal landscape Legally eligible to work in the United States Salary commensurate with experience. This is a FTE role with a base compensation and bonus structure, it is not commission based. Wed, 16 Jun 2021 17:20:28 -0400 https://careers.aila.org/jobs/rss/14950128/executive-recruitment-consultant-business-unit-lead https://careers.aila.org/jobs/rss/14950128/executive-recruitment-consultant-business-unit-lead Nationwide, Executive Recruitment Consultant – Business Unit Lead We are hiring a professional Executive recruiter to join our team to lead, maintain current client relationships, develop new clients for both retained and contingent talent acquisition.  Our recruitment business is focused on building relationships with senior administrators at the world’s leading universities to partner and build their internal intellectual property teams with technology transfer talent. The successful candidate will be able to engage with university leadership and attract first-rate talent to ensure lasting and successful placements. The goal is to exceed clients’ expectations and to add value to their business.  The role is an integral part of our exciting, growing and highly diverse business units in the world of technology transfer. Responsibilities Be the lead in all activities of a growing executive search firm reporting to the CEO of our larger business. Be an active member in our growing management team to network, build brand awareness and cross sell our suite of services within our industry. Partner with leading university and research institutions throughout the world to successfully meet their strategic hiring needs by either bespoke retained search or contingent hiring avenues. Implement targeted research strategies with role mapping, position description and client document specifications. Track and identify prospective candidates using a variety of channels. Assess candidates to ensure qualification match, cultural fit and compatibility. Conduct confidential interviews and deliver shortlisted candidate profiles to the client team. Offer guidance and facilitate the negotiation process through to its completion.  Act as an advisor to both client and new hire during transition and onboarding phase to build long term client relationships. Become a go-to recruitment consultant in our industry by networking and participating in large university and research institutions associations and consortium programs.   Skills Minimum of five years of proven successful consultative recruiting experience. Deep understanding of recruitment processes and the technology transfer industry with experience in recruiting PhD, JD or MBA level talent. Proficiency in using applicant tracking systems, recruiting software and candidate databases. Strong knowledge of candidates selection methods. Previous experience with candidate sourcing tools and methods. Excellent knowledge of technology transfer area of expertise (market status, trends, best practices) Client focus along with relationship building skills Business acumen and market insight Effective negotiation, influencing and communication skills Integrity and confidentiality BS degree in Human Resources or related field   Job Types: Full-time, Contract – attractive salary and commission plan based on experience. Stock options for an exceptional candidate. COVID-19 considerations: Job may be performed remotely or in our offices in Miami with mask wearing and social distancing mandatory. Mon, 07 Jun 2021 14:02:03 -0400 https://careers.aila.org/jobs/rss/14902206/attorney-engagement-manager https://careers.aila.org/jobs/rss/14902206/attorney-engagement-manager Los Angeles, California, As a member of the Firmwide (FW) Legal Recruiting and Development (LRD) Department, the Attorney Engagement Manager will support the vision set by Firm leadership and the LA Attorney Recruiting & Development Director for all attorney engagement activities in Los Angeles. The Manager will provide support for the processes, programming and overall functioning of the engagement channel with the goal of creating an irresistible, best-in-class workplace for the Firm’s attorneys. The position will closely collaborate with the Attorney Recruiting & Development Director and local leadership to implement and advance various initiatives related to (i) attorney onboarding, (ii) attorney workflow integration, (iii) morale, retention and employee engagement, (iv) attorney mentoring, (v) affinity group events and programming and all diversity, equity and inclusion (“DEI”) activities, (vi) attorney wellness check-ins, (vii) Associates Committee and (viii) exit interviews.     Bachelor's degree required. Minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience in similar setting, law firm or professional services strongly preferred     Candidates must have strong interpersonal and communication skills, project management, analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment     Skilled in getting things done and overcoming obstacles to reach the goal     The ability to work effectively with all levels of management, and across all Kirkland departments and offices, is required     Proven leadership skills     Excellent communication skills     Excellent judgment     Creative and innovative     Responsible and responsive Team oriented     Committed to attorney attraction, retention and development as well as keeping abreast of market trends and new programs     Demonstrated high level of project management skills     High level of confidentiality     Proven ability to effectively work with senior level professionals and Partners     Documenting medium to large scale projects with minimal supervision; will be involved in developing/delivering presentations Technologies/Software Technical experience should include the Microsoft Office Suite; Proficiency in Excel required. WORK ENVIRONMENT This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. Thu, 27 May 2021 14:15:55 -0400 https://careers.aila.org/jobs/rss/14888129/diversity-equity-inclusion-specialist https://careers.aila.org/jobs/rss/14888129/diversity-equity-inclusion-specialist New York, New York, The DEI Specialist is primarily responsible for working with the DEI team to support the firm’s diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, including the development of practices to recruit, retain and promote diverse attorneys, coordination and implementation of firm efforts to support an inclusive culture. Position responsibilities:   Support firmwide affinity group management and administration Support in data collection and reporting for certifications, surveys, and internal requests Participate in the communications, event planning and logistics for firmwide DEI programming, including heritage month celebrations and training sessions Ensure support of and outreach to law school identity-focused organizations Proactively build relationships with different stakeholders across the firm, including attorney development human resources, marketing, business development, pro bono and communications Collaborate in budget planning and track spending for the department Keep abreast of industry DEI trends and best practices, including global landscape and challenges Identify opportunities for continuous process improvements and lead the development of those improvements All other duties as assigned or required Skills and experience:                                                                   Required : Available to work overtime, as required proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications Experience performing quantitative and comparative data validation and analytics Demonstrated understanding of Excel and ability to build and maintain spreadsheets, utilize pivot tables and advanced formulas, identify and track trends over time, determine attrition rates, and other key metrics as needed. Ability to communicate takeaways, methodologies and assumptions for data analysis 3+ years of experience working in a diversity, equity and inclusion role. Preferred: Law firm or professional services industry experience   Competencies: A passion for DEI efforts Detail-orientated, organized and process driven High attention to detail Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and coordinate multiple projects at once in a fast-paced environment Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain absolute confidentiality of department information Strong problem solving, coaching, interpersonal, and verbal and written communications skills. Self-motivated and self-starter, looks for growth opportunities, takes leadership to develop solutions when answers are not readily apparent Team player with the ability to form independent relationships across multiple departments   Tue, 25 May 2021 12:51:22 -0400