Comment: Job Openings
The ideal time to start looking for a job is now. Small and large law firms are looking for immigration attorneys, paralegals and professionals. Today, Immigration Daily features job openings in Virginia, New York, Massachussetts, Scroll down to see the opportunities!

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Focus: Consular Processing For Experts
ILW.com is proud to announce its newest seminar series, "Consular Processing For Experts". The Discussion Leader will be Ceridwen Koski, and other speakers include Marcela Mendoza, Chris Musillo, Daniel Parisi, Stephen Pattison, and Laurel Scott. The curriculum is as follows:

FIRST Phone Session on January 23, 2014 - Nonimmigrant visas

• Preparing the visa packet
• Preparing the applicant
• Visa types and related issues

SECOND Phone Session on February 13, 2014 - Immigrant Visas

• Family based
• Employment based
• Returning Residents

THIRD Phone Session on March 6, 2014 - Waivers

• When are they needed?
• Immigrant
• Nonimmigrant

Can't make it to one of the sessions? Don't worry! We will send you CD of the recording. Don't delay, act today! The registration deadline for the first session is Tuesday, January 21st at 11:59pm.

For additional information, including speaker biographies and to register, please see:
Online: http://www.ilw.com/seminars/201401.shtm
Fax Form: http://www.ilw.com/seminars/201401.pdf

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Help Wanted: Immigration Attorney
McLean, VA - Berry Appleman and Leiden, LLP is currently seeking an Associate Immigration Attorney who will report to a Partner or Senior Associate. Associate Attorneys are responsible for managing Immigration Assistants and Paralegals in the filing of assigned immigration case work. Associate Attorney will represent clients in all aspects of business immigration law, maintain high-level communication with all clients, and liaise with other attorneys in the firm and share all information regarding case preparation. 2+ years of experience in business immigration law required and must have J.D. degree and have passes a state bar examination; experience in green card and labor certification process preferred. Must have excellent English writing and oral communication skills, and excellent organization and computer skills; secondary language skills a plus. Apply to here. If you are unable to complete your application via this link, please go to www.balglobal.com, click on the "About Us" tab, choose "careers" and scroll to the bottom of the page to click "here" in the last line to go to the job postings page.

Help Wanted: Immigration Paralegal
New York, NY - Klasko, Rulon, Stock, and Seltzer, LLP, a nationally-known immigration law firm has an opening for a paralegal. Required 5+ years of experience including all aspects of PERM applications. Experience with J-1 waivers and petitions for universities, hospitals, and research organizations preferred. Ideal candidates should have strong verbal, written, and organizational skills, be able to handle busy caseload, and have a Bachelor's Degree with excellent academic credentials. Please email your resume, a copy of your college transcript, and a brief writing sample to hr@klaskolaw.com. Information about the firm can be found at www.klaskolaw.com

Help Wanted: Immigration Paralegals
Boston, MA - The Boston office of Seyfarth Shaw, LLP, has an immediate opening for two paralegals. These positions will participate in all aspects of the firm's national Business Immigration and Global Mobility practice, including assisting in the management of client relationships, case review and analysis, preparing and filing employment-based nonimmigrant and immigrant petitions, including PERM processing, and serving as a primary contact to numerous prominent clients. Ideal candidate will be able to successfully multi-task, in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment. Must be able to communicate effectively in writing and verbally, and be able to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Must be able to manage one's own time and the time of others. Junior Level applicants must possess a Bachelor's degree and 1+ years of immigration experience. Senior Level applicants must possess a Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of progressively responsible business immigration experience. Salary is commensurate with experience. See www.seyfarth.com/careers

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