Immigration Paralegal

Immigration & INTERPOL Paralegal / Foreign-Barred Attorney (Washington DC)

About Grossman Young & Hammond

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 must reside within commuting distance of Washington DC and be able to report to the office a minimum of two days per week.

Key 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 withcase management using firm technology platforms.

Required Education Skills & Experience

• Associates degree Bachelors 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 legaltechnology platforms and adapting to new systems.
• Strong drafting writing and document review skills.

• Experience preparing and reviewing immigration forms and supporting documentation.
• Immigration law experience strongly preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $65000$89000 annually commensurateexperience.
• Benefits Include: PTO paid holidays 401(k) with firm contribution paid parental leave comprehensive healthcare options professional development opportunities and participation in firm-wide retreats trainings and annual celebrations.

Work Schedule

• Full-time (40 hours per week) with overtime as needed.
• Applicants must be able to report to our Washington DC office at least two days per week.
• Occasional travel for client meetings court filings firm events trainings or other business needs may be required.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply through the Grossman Young & Hammond Career Center and upload their resume and a cover letter describing their interest in immigration and international human rights law.

For inquiries concerning the position please contact Joana Jimenez at.

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Grossman Young & Hammond is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.