Job Description
Organization: Committee of Interns and Residents (CIR) Job Title: Counsel Location: New York or New Jersey Salary: $135,000 to $165,000 depending on experience Type: Full Time, Salaried, Overtime-exempt Experience: Minimum 3 years in immigration or labor law
About the Organization: The Committee of Interns and Residents (CIR) is the largest house staff union in the United States, representing over 33,000 resident physicians. A local of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), CIR is dedicated to improving residency training and education, advancing patient care, and expanding healthcare access for communities. CIR's mission is to empower interns, residents, and fellows to fight for excellence for patients.
Job Summary: CIR is seeking a Counsel with a demonstrated commitment to immigrant rights and the labor movement. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in either immigration or labor law, with some familiarity in the other area of law. This position will report directly to the General Counsel and will be located in the New York or New Jersey area.
What You'll Do:
Immigration Law: - Represent CIR members on H-1B petitions for residency programs - Participate as co-counsel on the in-house H-1B team - Advise union staff and members on immigration matters - Assist residents experiencing visa issues abroad - Interface with immigration cooperating counsel - Participate in webinars on immigration law for CIR members and employers - Review CIR Legal Services requests for assistance and troubleshoot issues
Labor Law: - Advise union staff on collective bargaining agreements and grievances - Represent CIR before labor relations boards for unfair labor practices and organizing - Represent CIR in arbitration and before state and federal agencies - Provide support in collective negotiations - Provide legal advice on internal and external matters - Review written material for legal accuracy
What Makes a Great Candidate: - Admission to a state bar (preferably New York, New Jersey, or Washington D.C.) - Minimum 3 years experience in immigration or labor law - Familiarity with the National Labor Relations Act and New Jersey Employer-Employee Relations Act - Understanding of collective bargaining process and contract enforcement - Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment - Detail-oriented with strong legal research and writing skills - Ability to manage conflict and maintain professional relationships - Willingness to travel to worksites in multiple states - Proficiency with Google products - Commitment to social justice and diversity, equity, and inclusion - Fully vaccinated for COVID-19
CIR Offers: - Full-time, salaried, overtime-exempt position - Salary range of $135,000 to $165,000 depending on experience - Excellent benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage with no employee contributions - Generous paid leave time including four weeks of vacation within the first calendar year of employment, paid holidays, personal days, and sick days - Short and long-term disability insurance - 401(k) and defined benefit pension plan - Mileage reimbursement
To Apply: Please submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references to **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** with the subject line "Counsel." The cover letter should showcase your qualifications, experience, and why you want to work at CIR. Make us want to set up an interview!
