Immigration Paralegal

GROSSMAN YOUNG & HAMMOND LLC•Washington, DC

16h•$65,000 - $89,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Grossman Young & Hammond is an internationally recognized immigration and human rights law firm with offices in Washington, D.C. and Maryland. Our mission: to safeguard human rights and obtain critical benefits from governments and international organizations, enabling our clients to realize their full potential. Our values: tenacious advocacy, exceptional representation, continuous improvement, transparent communication, integrity, and courage. Our culture: we are a community, united through meaningful, impact-driven work, supported by competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and opportunities for advancement. We are seeking a detail-oriented, reliable, professional, and tech-savvy paralegal or foreign-barred attorney to join our top-notch legal team in our Washington D.C. office. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, structured environment and takes pride in supporting impactful legal work alongside a dynamic, client-focused team.Applicants must reside within commuting distance of Washington, DC, and be able to report to the office a minimum of two days per week.

Requirements

Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent experience required. Foreign law degrees are welcome.
Fluency in English and at least one other language is required.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
Independent worker with sound judgment, accountability, and professionalism.
Comfortable learning and utilizing legal technology platforms and adapting to new systems.
Strong drafting, writing, and document review skills.
Experience preparing and reviewing immigration forms and supporting documentation.

Nice To Haves

Immigration law experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Draft filings for immigration and INTERPOL clients, including client declarations, exhibit lists, and cover letters.
Occasionally travel to meet with clients in immigration detention facilities or before U.S. government agencies, including immigration courts and federal district courts.
Prepare and file applications for a variety of immigration benefits and forms of relief, including family-based petitions, asylum applications, cancellation of removal, waivers of inadmissibility, U/T/VAWA petitions, naturalization, and adjustment of status.
Conduct legal and country conditions research for immigration and INTERPOL defense matters.
If foreign-law trained, conduct legal research for attorney review and work under attorney supervision.
Support attorneys and legal teams across our Washington, DC headquarters and Miami office.
Maintain organized electronic case files and assist with case management using firm technology platforms.