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Want to play a role in immigration reform? Have knowledge or training in immigration law? Have training and/or experience as an immigration paralegal or legal assistant? This position could be just right for YOU!

The American Immigration Lawyers Association is seeking a Liaison Coordinator to join its team. You will provide overall administrative support to department staff; provide extensive service support to members seeking information; manage and maintain a liaison inquiry database; monitor local liaison and raising issues to the national level where appropriate; maintain and update key liaison resources, assist in the development of new resources; coordinate the annual committee selection process; and work closely with our Component Relations Manager to support and develop chapter/local liaison activities.

Your background -
Undergraduate degree in related field. Basic knowledge or training in immigration law, policy and procedures. 1-2 years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant (immigration law office experience, strongly preferred). Prior experience in an association, member-service or customer service environment is helpful.

To perform successfully in your new role, candidates should have excellent writing, editing, proofreading and organizational skills; strong interpersonal and oral communication skills; proficiency in MSOffice (word/excel/outlook); working knowledge of internet research tools; database proficiency; strong research and electronic communications skills, including use of internet; strong member-service orientation; and capacity to provide timely response to requests for information, service and/or assistance.

About us -
The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) is headquartered in downtown, Washington, DC, close to Metro Center, and conveniently located within DC?s Penn Quarter, the center of DC?s power scene.

Founded in 1946, AILA is the national association of over 13,000 attorneys and law professors who practice and teach immigration law. For our members, we provide continuing legal education, information, advocacy, professional services and expertise. www.aila.org.

Our workplace -
Ours is a dynamic, challenging, rewarding, and collaborative work environment. We afford an opportunity for you to reach your full potential. And, we value your contributions to our workplace. In 2011, AILA was named one of the 50 Best Places to Work by the Washingtonian Magazine. In 2010, we received recognition as being one of the Principal 10 Best Companies for Employee Financial Security.
Your contributions will be rewarded with an outstanding total compensation package (salary and benefits). Our benefits package includes transit subsidy, 401K, 3+ weeks' vacation, 11 Federal holidays, an on-site fitness center and so much, much more!

To apply -
If you?re looking for a great place to work, we encourage QUALIFIED candidates to forward cover letter, resume and desired salary to: HR-Liaison / hr@aila.org / 202.783.7853, fax. 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/M/F/D/V. Visit us online at www.aila.org.
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Source: http://careers.aila.org/jobs/5532353/liaison-coordinator-immigration-law

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