Senior Practice & Ethics Counsel

Jobtailor; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 103.000 - 155.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Jobtailor is seeking a senior professional to serve as the Center's subject-matter expert in immigration law, ethics, and professionalism. The role provides confidential guidance to AILA members and drives thought leadership through education programs and resources.

The candidate will research ethics issues, advise on practice management, and collaborate with the Director on AI and legal tech guidance. Occasional travel and remote work are expected.

Qualifikationen

• J.D. degree required.
• Active bar admission in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• 5+ years of experience in immigration law and law practice management.
• Experience advising lawyers on ethics issues.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote environment.

Aufgaben

• Serve as the Center's subject-matter expert in immigration practice, legal ethics, and professionalism.
• Provide confidential one-to-one guidance to AILA members on ethics, law firm management, marketing, technology, financial management, and immigration careers.
• Research and analyze member ethics issues and provide guidance to resolve ethics dilemmas.
• Develop and deliver articles, publications, educational programs, and ethics resources.
• Identify emerging member needs and develop resources, programs, and solutions.
• Serve as staff liaison and strategic advisor to assigned committees.

Kenntnisse

Confidential Guidance

Coaching

Delegation

Communication

Problem Solving

Ausbildung

J.D. degree

Active Bar Admission (US)

Tools

Legal Technology

AI Tools

Virtual Meeting Platforms

Jobbeschreibung

• Serve as the Center's subject-matter expert in immigration practice, legal ethics, and professionalism
• Provide one-to-one confidential guidance to AILA members on legal ethics, law firm management, marketing, technology, financial management, and immigration careers
• Research and analyze member legal ethics issues and provide guidance to resolve ethics dilemmas
• Develop and deliver articles, publications, educational programs, practice tools, ethics resources, and thought leadership
• Identify emerging member needs and practice challenges and develop resources, programs, and solutions
• Serve as staff liaison and strategic advisor to assigned committees
• Partner with the Director on guidance concerning AI, legal technology, and government digitization
• Co-manage Center staff and serve as lead when the Director is unavailable
• Develop and produce key performance indicators on a regular cadence
• Create and present original legal education programs at national and chapter conferences
• Participate in conferences, member events, organizational meetings, and other business travel

Requirements

• J.D. degree required
• Active bar admission required in any U.S. jurisdiction
• 5+ years of combined experience in immigration law practice and law practice management
• Demonstrated experience in law practice management - running a practice or advising lawyers on practice operations
• Experience advising lawyers on legal ethics issues
• Ability to work effectively in a remote environment
• Ability to work extended periods at a computer workstation and participate in virtual meetings
• Ability to work occasional extended hours, including evenings and weekends
• Ability to travel occasionally, including potential domestic or international travel
• Authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
• Resume and cover letter required
• Prior supervisory or talent-development experience, including delegation, coaching, and performance management, preferred
• Prior experience in an association, member-service, or customer-service environment is a plus

Core Competencies

Expertise in immigration law, legal ethics, and law practice management, with a strong ability to develop educational resources and provide strategic guidance to legal professionals. Proven experience in managing teams and delivering impactful legal education programs.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• J.D. Degree
• Active Bar Admission
• 5+ Years Immigration Law Experience
• Law Practice Management
• Legal Ethics Advisory

Hard Skills

• Immigration Law
• Legal Ethics
• Law Practice Management
• Research and Analysis
• Performance Management
• Legal Education Program Development
• Key Performance Indicators
• Technology Guidance
• Financial Management
• Marketing Strategies

Soft Skills

• Confidential Guidance
• Coaching
• Delegation
• Communication
• Problem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

• Active Bar Admission

Industry Keywords

• AILA
• Member Services
• Professionalism
• Ethics Resources
• Thought Leadership
• Committee Liaison

Tools & Technologies

• Legal Technology
• AI Tools
• Virtual Meeting Platforms