https://careers.aila.org Latest AILA Career Center Jobs Thu, 12 Aug 2021 07:41:19 Z https://careers.aila.org/jobs/rss/15243808/business-immigration-associate https://careers.aila.org/jobs/rss/15243808/business-immigration-associate New York, New York, The Seltzer Firm PLLC has an immediate opening for an attorney with exceptional writing skills and experience in employment-based immigration.  The firm is a fast-paced environment with a robust and sophisticated practice representing academics, physicians, researchers, scientists, as well as universities and research institutions.  We are recognized for a highly individualized approach to EB-1, NIW, complex J-1 Waivers, O-1 petitions and more.  The Seltzer Firm combines high-quality legal services with personal attention and hands-on involvement. Competitive salary & benefits.  If you are independent and proactive – yet a team player – and comfortable with handling a high volume of diverse matters, please email your cover letter, resume, salary requirements, and a brief writing sample to hr@theseltzerfirm.com . 2 years' business immigration experience competitive benefits Mon, 09 Aug 2021 17:56:38 -0400 https://careers.aila.org/jobs/rss/15177441/associate-attorney https://careers.aila.org/jobs/rss/15177441/associate-attorney Ronkonkoma, New York, Suffolk County Long Island general Immigration practice seeks associate with 3+ years extensive immigration experience to handle a wide range of cases including business immigration ( PERM, NIV, E2, EB 2, NIW) family-based immigration (AOS, consular processing, 601 and 601a waivers) removal proceedings (asylum, cancellation, crimmigration) and prepare BIA briefs. Must be productive under tight deadlines, write well and be confident when speaking with clients. Good benefits and long-term career advancement. No contract or remote workers accepted. Must be fully vaccinated.   Currently admitted to the Bar in any state Mon, 26 Jul 2021 11:28:57 -0400 https://careers.aila.org/jobs/rss/15162488/senior-associate-attorney-corporate-immigration https://careers.aila.org/jobs/rss/15162488/senior-associate-attorney-corporate-immigration New York, New York, Cyrus D. Mehta & Partners PLLC, a highly regarded New York immigration law firm,  seeks an immigration attorney who  has a high level of expertise in but not limited to H-1B, L-1, PERM Labor Certification, EB-1, EB-5,  consular processing, adjustment of status,  and naturalization. The ideal candidate must be capable of managing a large caseload as well as junior associates and paralegals, possess excellent writing skills and have a voracious appetite for research and scholarship.  The ideal candidate must also be extremely knowledgeable in PERM labor certification, strategic in responding to RFEs and audits, adept with case management tools, especially INSZoom, and be able to  advise corporate and individual clients in a broad array of immigration law topics. Must also be admitted to the NY bar and possess at least 5+ years of experience in corporate and business immigration law.  Salary commensurate with experience + benefits (health + 401k). This is a partnership track position, which offers tremendous growth and professional enhancement.  Please email your cover letter and resume to resumes@cyrusmehta.com . Tue, 27 Jul 2021 14:01:25 -0400 https://careers.aila.org/jobs/rss/15124238/experienced-immigration-attorney https://careers.aila.org/jobs/rss/15124238/experienced-immigration-attorney Jackson Heights, New York, The Immigration Attorney will work with a staff of other immigration attorneys and paralegals and will represent clients on Special Immigrant Juvenile Family Court appearances in NY and NJ; prepare and file I-601A Waivers; represent clients in Removal Defense via Affirmative or Defensive Asylum and/or Cancellation of Removal; and prepare and file for various Immigration Benefits, including, but not limited to, Family Petitions. Case Work Responsibilities Prepare, File and Appear in Special Immigrant Juvenile cases in Family Court in NY & NJ and then prepare and file I-360 and I-485 cases before USCIS; prepare and file I-601A waivers; prepare, file and represent clients in Affirmative Asylum and/or Cancellation of Removal cases before the Immigration Court in NYC, Newark, Hartford, Connecticut and other jurisdictions; prepare, file and represent clients in Family Petitions, VAWA, U Visas, N-400s and I-751 cases. Benefits : Initial Salary: $95,000/year 401(k) Plan Medical Insurance Paid Vacation Life Insurance Paid Parenting and Sick Leave Paid Transportation Expenses Paid Parking Job Type: Full-time, exempt. Initial Pay: $95,000.00 per year   Requirements NY state bar license is a must. Candidates who additionally have NJ state bar license are preferred. Interest in immigration law and passionate about issues affecting immigrants. Fluency in Spanish is a big plus. 2 years of experience.     Thu, 15 Jul 2021 17:23:22 -0400 https://careers.aila.org/jobs/rss/15020252/associate-attorney-immigration-practice-group https://careers.aila.org/jobs/rss/15020252/associate-attorney-immigration-practice-group Ithaca, New York, JOB TITLE: Associate Attorney – Immigration Practice Group JOB TYPE:  Full Time LOCATION:  Ithaca, NY CONTACT:  Alexander Brookins, Office Manager EMAIL:  jobs@millermayer.com HOW:  Send cover letter, resume, and writing sample WHEN:  Immediately EOE:  Y # OPENINGS:  One (1)   Miller Mayer, LLP is seeking a full-time associate in our immigration practice group.  Our firm’s immigration clients include hospitals, universities, technology companies, EB-5 regional centers, developers, individual clients, and families. Duties include counseling clients, preparation and review of relevant immigration filings (including PERMS and H-1B petitions), communication with prospective new clients, and supervising legal assistants as needed.  At least three years of relevant experience preferred. Billable hours requirements are reasonable and the salary competitive.   If you are looking to join a dynamic practice in one of the East Coast’s most livable cities, this opportunity is for you. If you have excellent credentials, good client management skills, and are interested in working in a creative and family-friendly environment, please  click here  to submit your cover letter, resume, and writing sample for prompt and confidential consideration. Wed, 23 Jun 2021 11:06:35 -0400 https://careers.aila.org/jobs/rss/15202003/m-a-counsel-senior-manager https://careers.aila.org/jobs/rss/15202003/m-a-counsel-senior-manager New York, New York, Organization: Corporate Functions/Legal Location: US - New York, Washington, Philadelphia,  Boston   Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, digital, technology and operations. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries and all business functions — underpinned by the world’s largest delivery network — Accenture works at the intersection of business and technology to help clients improve their performance and create sustainable value for their stakeholders. With 505,000 people serving clients in more than 200 cities with operations across 51 countries, Accenture drives innovation to improve the way the world works and lives. Visit us at www.accenture.com .   People in the Corporate Function contribute to the running of Accenture as a high- performance business through specialization within a specific functional area, and grow into internally focused roles by deepening their skills and/or developing new skills within an internal functional area.   Legal and Commercial Services professionals deliver and coordinate legal, contract and commercial advice and counsel in support of Accenture's or our clients' business, working to manage and mitigate risk and ensure ethical behavior and compliance with laws and company policies.          Job Summary:   Serve as the Legal lead for complex M&A and strategic investment transactions within a fast-paced corporate environment. Advise senior company leadership directly on legal issues, including risk management and mitigation.   Key Responsibilities: Act as lead attorney representing Accenture’s interests in complex M&A and strategic investment transactions Strategize with senior company executives regarding the negotiation of such transactions and lead the related negotiations together with Accenture’s corporate development team Manage both in-house and outside legal resources, including local/non-US counsel in cross-border transactions Independently manage drafting and review of transactional documents and correspondence Advise and coordinate with non-legal professionals supporting M&A and strategic investment transactions (e.g. Corporate Development, Tax, HR, etc.) Coordinate and manage the legal due diligence process Educate and advise senior company executives with respect to legal issues, including risk management and mitigation Work with tax and other advisors to structure transactions to be most advantageous from a legal and business perspective Handle post-closing matters including working capital true-up payments and disputes, earn-out disputes, indemnifications claims, etc. Stay abreast of business and legal developments in the M&A field affecting Accenture and the consulting, technology and outsourcing industry           Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and JD (or equivalent) from top law school Active bar membership Minimum of 8 years of experience practicing as an attorney with a national or international law firm and/or in-house legal department   Preferred Qualifications: Substantial experience advising on multi-jurisdictional M&A, including acquisitions and divestitures, and equity investments Strong preference for experience advising strategic buyers   Professional Skills: Demonstrated leadership, teamwork and collaboration skills Strong executive presence Excellent oral and written communication skills Sound judgment and business acumen Strong time management, prioritization, and organizational skills Demonstrated leadership in professional setting; either military or civilian Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration in a professional setting; either military or civilian What We Believe     We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture has the responsibility to create and sustain an inclusive environment.     Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.   Read more here     Equal Employment Opportunity Statement     Accenture is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression,  religion,  or sexual orientation.   All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.     Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.     For details, view a copy of the Accenture Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy Statement   Requesting An Accommodation     Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.     If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with Accenture and have accommodation needs for a disability or religious observance, please call us toll free at 1 (877) 889-9009, send us an  email or speak with your recruiter.     Other Employment Statements     Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.     Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.     Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.     The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.   Fri, 30 Jul 2021 18:45:42 -0400 https://careers.aila.org/jobs/rss/15162279/executive-director-president-ceo https://careers.aila.org/jobs/rss/15162279/executive-director-president-ceo Syracuse, New York, Hiscock Legal Aid Society Seeks an Executive Director/President/CEO Hiscock Legal Aid Society (“HLA”), a non-profit agency located in Syracuse, New York, seeks an Executive Director/President/CEO (“Executive Director”) to succeed its current Executive Director, Linda Gehron, who has announced her intention to retire at the end of January 2022. HLA provides high-quality, high-volume, cost-effective legal assistance to low-income residents of Central New York and the surrounding region, primarily Onondaga County.  For more than 70 years, HLA has been dedicated to the principle that no one in its community shall be denied justice because of a lack of means.  HLA provides representation in civil and mandated family court cases, as well as criminal and family court appeals, parole revocation, and extradition cases. About the Position The next Executive Director of HLA will lead a strong, client-centered organization with a dedicated Board of Directors and management team, and skilled legal and administrative personnel who consistently deliver high-quality, compassionate, and effective representation for clients. Roles and Responsibilities of the Executive Director Serve as the public face of HLA and provide leadership in local and state civil legal aid and criminal defense networks; in legislative, administrative, and private forums; in the community; and with the private bar. Continue to grow and diversify private and governmental funding, with responsibility for all major grant applications. Lead the HLA management team and promote collaboration and teamwork among all of the HLA programs, personnel, and services. Promote and contribute to the professional development and job satisfaction of staff, positively impacting retention. Think creatively about gaps in civil and indigent defense services and work in partnership with others at the local, regional, and state levels to close those gaps. Lead and promote collaboration with other civil and criminal legal providers and human services organizations in the region and throughout the state. Continue technological innovations that enhance staff efficiency and effectiveness. About HLA Mission:  HLA promotes the fundamental right of every person to equal justice under the law by providing high-quality legal assistance to individuals and families in need in Onondaga County and the surrounding region. Vision:  Recognized as the most trusted source for legal assistance to those in need, HLA will ensure that no one in the community is denied justice because of a lack of means. Board of Directors:  HLA has a 25-member board of directors that meets bi-monthly. All board members serve on one or more active committees. Legal and Administrative Personnel:   HLA employs a team of 75 attorneys, legal assistants, and administrative staff in its offices in downtown Syracuse, New York.  Programs and Services   Civil Program The HLA Civil Program provides legal representation in divorce, domestic violence, housing/eviction defense, foreclosure, and unemployment insurance benefit matters in Onondaga County and the City of Syracuse court and administrative proceedings. Family Court Program Representation is provided for adults in Onondaga County Family Court for “mandated cases” in which New York State law requires the assignment of counsel to those who cannot afford an attorney.  Mandated cases include abuse/neglect, custody/visitation, termination of parental rights, paternity, family offense and support violations, usually assigned to HLA by the Court. Some clients work both with a staff attorney and an HLA licensed master social worker to receive both legal assistance and social work services or referrals for such services as mental health or substance abuse treatment or housing assistance. Immigration Program With grant support, HLA is able to provide immigration legal services to three regions of New York State (18 counties) in Central New York, the Mohawk Valley, and Northern New York. Services include assistance with naturalization, adjustment of status, family reunification, asylum, employment authorization, travel documents, temporary protected status, and deportation and removal defense. Appeals Program HLA represents persons on appeal from criminal convictions and from Family court judgments. Cases are assigned by the Appellate Division of the Fourth Judicial Department and the New York State Court of Appeals. Parole HLA represents parolees in parole revocation proceedings brought by the New York State Division of Parole. Cases are assigned by the Onondaga County Court. Extradition HLA provides representation in Onondaga County Court for persons facing extradition to another state to answer criminal charges. Cases are assigned by the Onondaga County Court.  Application Process Applications will be accepted until August 20, 2021. To receive full consideration, please include the following: Cover letter expressing in detail your interest in the position, your qualifications, and what you hope to contribute to the organization’s future Current resume; and Names and contact information for three professional references. Application materials should be submitted to hlasearch@o2consult.org. Questions about the position or process should be submitted in writing to that email address; a representative of the search committee will respond. Compensation of the Executive Director is commensurate with experience and must be approved by the HLA Board of Directors. The search committee expects to make a hiring decision by October 1, 2021 and to have the successful candidate join the organization in early November 2021. HLA is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Qualifications of the Executive Director    Juris Doctor degree and New York law license (or ability to obtain New York license by waiver)    Minimum of 10 years overall professional experience, including substantial experience in the practice of law and in the management of a law practice and/or non-profit organization; legal aid or other public interest experience preferred.    Passion for the mission of HLA, evidenced by a demonstrated commitment to both civil legal services and indigent defense    Demonstrated management experience involving staff supervision, financial oversight, reporting, and budget development    Experience in compliance with grant, contract, and legal requirements    Excellent leadership and communication skills, positive leadership style, collaborative approach, and “big picture” vision    Enthusiasm for developing relationships and for resource/fund development activities    Commitment to diversity in the workplace; capacity to foster relationships with diverse groups of people    Commitment to the use of technology to improve and enhance legal services and job satisfaction    Experience and skill in engaging with an active board of directors    Maturity, sense of humor, emotional intelligence Thu, 22 Jul 2021 15:56:36 -0400