Business Immigration Attorney

GROSSMAN YOUNG & HAMMOND LLC•Silver Spring, MD

7h•$90,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Grossman Young & Hammond, LLC (GYH) is a globally recognized immigration and international human rights law firm in the greater DC area. Known for tenacious advocacy, GYH is setting a new standard for excellence in the practice of immigration and human rights law. Our lawyers are nationally recognized for their expertise in immigration law and have received top rankings from the Washington Post, Washingtonian, The Legal Times, Best Lawyers, and Chambers. The ideal candidate is creative, works collaboratively with others and thrives working in a progressive and collegial environment. Excellent organizational skills, superior writing ability, and precise attention to detail are required.

Requirements

J.D.
0-5 years' business immigration law experience (e.g., H-1B, L-1, E-2, O-1, J-1, PERM)
Ability to exercise independent judgment and decision-making
Ability to delegate to and oversee paralegals
Excellent organizational, writing, and other communication skills
Precise attention to detail
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
Ability to work well with clients and others
Ability to use forms databases and other computer programs
Flexibility

Responsibilities

Researching and analyzing the law on immigration issues
Synthesizing legal research and analysis into written memoranda or briefs, and performing case work as assigned
Identifying potential immigration issues and developing strategies to address them
Conducting/ participating in client meetings and calls
Serving as account manager for client accounts as assigned
Responding to client inquiries
Informing senior associates and clients of important matters, e.g., case status, filing deadlines, I-94 issues, travel considerations
Delegating work as appropriate to paralegals
Providing ongoing feedback and instruction to paralegals
Ensuring that paralegals draft, organize, and file immigration documentation in a thorough and timely manner
Making personal and firm-wide marketing efforts a priority