Senior Paralegal Manager - DC
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 an experienced Sr. Paralegal Manager to join our top-notch legal team in our Washington D.C. office. This role is designed for an experienced paralegal who remains committed to client representation and is ready to take their career to the next level by becoming part of our leadership. The role will entail managing and supporting a talented and experienced team of paralegals, many of whom have dedicated significant years to our Firm. The ideal candidate will spend about 50% of their time on case work, and the remaining 50% on management, including training paralegals, improving efficiencies and internal processes, and promoting collaboration and improved communication across the legal team. We are looking for a change-maker, a collaborative team-player, and a self-starter who aligns with our mission and vision, and allows our law firm to continue to shine!
Requirements
- 8+ years of immigration paralegal experience
- 4+ years in a supervisory or leadership role
- Strong knowledge of immigration law and procedures
- Experience managing complex, high-volume caseloads
- Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills
- Experience with legal research tools and case management systems
Nice To Haves
- Spanish preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Supervise, mentor, and support paralegals
- Manage caseloads
- Lead onboarding, training, and performance feedback
- Manage complex immigration cases under supervision of attorneys
- Draft filings, legal documents, and client communications
- Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance across all filings
- Improve workflows and case management processes
- Monitor policy updates and maintain templates
- Support use and optimization of case management system, Filevine
Benefits
- PTO
- paid holidays
- 401(k) with firm contribution
- paid parental leave
- excellent healthcare options
- participation in annual office-wide celebrations in Washington, DC
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
