CLE Associate at the American Immigration Lawyers Association

Great Opportunity, Great People, Great Place to Work!

Use your degree and knowledge of immigration law to develop CLE education programming.

We are...

Headquartered in downtown, Washington, DC, the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) is an organization with over 11,000 individual attorney members. AILA's mission is to promote justice, advocate for fair and reasonable immigration law and policy, advance the quality of immigration and nationality law and practice, and enhance the professional development of its members.

Founded in 1946, AILA is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that provides its members with continuing legal education, information, professional services, and expertise. www.aila.org.

Your role...

This position is responsible for the administration of continuing legal education accreditation programs, and researching and implementing new initiatives. Oversees, coordinates and submits applications and reporting for all in-person conferences and convenience learning programming (e.g., audio and web seminars, podcasts, recordings and live webcasts of in-person conferences). Serves as primary member service representative for all CLE inquiries. Updates and maintains AILA’s CLE center website and webCLE portal. Incumbent assists in the planning and administration of the AILA Annual Conference and other conferences as needed.

Your background...

4-year undergraduate degree is required. Masters or J.D., a plus. 2+ years related experience working with adult education programs or managing an accreditation program is desired. Prior work experience in CLE administration is desired. Knowledge of immigration law is a plus.

Our workplace...

Staff takes great satisfaction in our cause - comprehensive immigration reform. Noted for its employee friendly approach, our staff represents the absolute best and the brightest! We offer a dynamic, empowering and collaborative work environment that allows staff members to reach their full potential. AILA is recognized as one of the 50 Great Places to Work in Washington, DCby The Washingtonian magazine, and is a 2010 winner of The Principal® 10 Best Companies for Employee Financial Security.

We offer an attractive total compensation package, including competitive salary, medical, dental, vision, disability, life, 401K with employer match, transit subsidy, flexible work schedules, 3+ weeks vacation, 11 Federal holidays, on-site fitness center, casual dress and many more exciting benefit programs.

We encourage QUALIFIED candidates to forward cover letter, resume and desired salary to: HR-CLEASSOC- Idealist / hr@aila.org / 202.783.7853, fax. NOTE: Cover letter and resume will be used as writing samples, and cover letters without desired salary may not be considered. Direct hire only – no recruiters. No calls! EEO.