https://careers.aila.org Latest AILA Career Center Jobs Tue, 29 Jun 2021 01:12:07 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/15042222/manager-of-attorney-development-and-legal-recruitment https://careers.aila.org/jobs/rss/15042222/manager-of-attorney-development-and-legal-recruitment Charlotte, North Carolina, The Manager of Attorney Development and Legal Recruitment, working closely with the Hiring Partner, NC Office Administrator, the Director of Legal Recruitment and the Director of Attorney Development and Training, is responsible for the efficient and effective operation of the Attorney Development and Legal Recruitment Department to support the needs of the NC office. Essential Functions:   Professional Development Responsibilities : ·        Act as a liaison between associates and firm management on various issues related to professional development, associate life and other issues ·        Counsel and advise attorneys on career development ·        New Attorneys o   Coordinate and prepare for First-Year Fundamentals o   Execute integration initiatives for lateral attorneys and first-year associates o   Coordinate mentor assignments; maintain mentor/mentee expenses and monitor participation in program o   Offer support to attorneys, including how to use firm resources ·        Talent Development Model o   Attorney Evaluations: §  Prepare all review materials, including writing review summaries §  Participate in discussions regarding attorneys’ performance §  Maintain and monitor attorney evaluation database §  Assist in coordination of evaluation meetings and participate in meetings o   Professional Development Plans: §  Review plans of all NC attorneys §  Serve as a resource to attorneys while effectuating plans o   Staffing §  Assist with staffing as needed; assist associates achieve benchmarks ·        Training o   Work with various practice groups/departments regarding attorney training and CLE activities o   Collaborate with the NY office to assist in firm-wide professional development initiatives o   Coordinate with attorneys regarding needs and resources for professional development Legal Recruitment Responsibilities: ·        Manage the NC on-campus recruiting and summer associate program ·        Maintain relationships with career services, leverage school alumni, and oversee Firm sponsorships of student groups ·        Analyze trends; provide strategic advice regarding recruiting ·        Provide strategic advice to hiring committee as needed ·        Manage the hiring process of lateral associate candidates ·        Liaison with partners to understand and strategize lateral associate practice group hiring needs Other: ·        Supervise the Attorney Development & Legal Recruitment Coordinator ·        Prepare and manage NC ADR budget ·        Coordinate with other ADR members in other offices to effectuate firm-wide initiatives, including pro bono and diversity ·        Other duties as assigned   Position Qualifications: The ideal candidate for this position must: ·        have a Bachelor's degree; a J.D. is preferred ·        have at least 4-5 years of management experience in law firm legal recruiting & professional development; also, experience as practicing attorney in large law firm is preferred ·        have strong leadership and management skills ·        work collaboratively with others ·        act with the highest level of discretion ·        have outstanding written and verbal communication abilities EEOC:  Cadwalader is an equal opportunity employer. We offer opportunities to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or status in any group protected by federal, state or local law.   Mon, 28 Jun 2021 15:58:27 -0400 https://careers.aila.org/jobs/rss/15020829/director-associate-director-of-lateral-recruiting-100-remote-option-available https://careers.aila.org/jobs/rss/15020829/director-associate-director-of-lateral-recruiting-100-remote-option-available Nationwide, eXacta Global is looking for Directors and Associate Directors to join our growing team of dynamic legal recruiting professionals. eXacta is a great fit for entrepreneurially-minded doers that learn and adapt quickly and have a passion for what they do. We offer a competitive compensation model, fully remote company culture and the opportunity to work on rewarding projects with great people. If this sounds like you, send us your application!   About Us: eXacta Global is a 100% woman owned legal recruiting boutique which specializes in law firm legal roles and business crossover roles for attorneys —from Biglaw to in-house and everything in between. eXacta covers all major US domestic markets as well as London, Frankfurt, Paris and Lisbon. eXacta strives to provide every candidate with the highest level of attorney career counseling, while yielding the most accurate and correct legal placement options possible for the individual candidate. eXacta’s model is simple: treat attorneys and employers with integrity. For attorneys, we add value to the attorney’s career trajectory. For businesses and firms of all sizes in search of the best legal talent, we provide the perfect match. Please note, eXacta does not cold-call attorney candidates, and will not require you to do so, unlike our competitors. We place a high priority on working with only exceptional candidates in order to provide our law firm clients and in-house partners with well-credentialed candidates, tailored specifically to their search. Additionally, as we believe a healthy work/life balance is essential to success, a flexible schedule with a fully (100%) remote option is available.  www.exactaglobal.com Instagram: @exactaglobal About You:  We are looking for candidates who have a demonstrated track record in legal recruiting from either a law firm or a legal recruiting company. We will also consider highly-credentialed attorneys who are interested in making the transition to legal recruiting. Ideal candidates will have exceptional interpersonal skills, while being confident communicators, in both written and verbal communications. Candidates will have the drive to self-direct their daily work and long-term goals, while actively contributing to company-led initiatives. If you have an active interest in branding and marketing to support creative candidate and business development activities, then our culture will be a great fit for you.  About the Role: As a Director/Associate Director with eXacta Global, you will be responsible for working directly with candidates and clients to help define and reach their goals. Specifically the hired candidate will:  Create fulsome strategic lateral recruiting plans, both active and opportunistic, based on current market conditions for the individual and/or group of attorney candidates; subsequently procuring the best lateral opportunities at law firms and/or in-house roles for the candidate(s). Lead new candidate acquisition through eXacta’s proprietary recruiting methods. Additionally, personal outreach, such as networking and meaningful marketing campaigns, may be used in attracting new candidates.  Successfully manage candidates with a large degree of detail and thoroughness, including counseling candidates on the current state of the legal recruiting market, resume/deal sheet editing, interview preparation, and providing overall guidance throughout the hiring process. Respectfully and effectively coordinate with law firm and in-house recruiting contacts throughout the course of the hiring process.  Respond to all internal and external inquiries in a timely manner and serve as a resource for all recruiting related inquiries from candidates, law firm clients and in-house partners. If you have any questions, please reach out directly to mary@exactaglobal.com.   Wed, 23 Jun 2021 16:57:49 -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