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Seeking Legal Assistant for Business Immigration Law Practice

Location: Silver Spring Maryland

Schedule: Full-time Non-exempt

About Us:

Grossman Young & Hammond LLC (GYH) is a globally recognizedimmigration 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. Our firm represents clients in a broad range of immigration and international law matters.

The ideal candidate is creative works collaboratively with others and thrives working in a fast-paced progressive and collegial environment. Excellent organizational skills and precise attention to detail are required.

Responsibilities include:

• Government Petitions
  • Print assemble and prepare all petitions to be filed with USCIS.
• Database Management & Reporting
  • Update Case Manager and case status as appropriate in case management database.
• Document drafting
  • Enhance client service efficiency and productivity providing support to attorneys and paralegals in the preparation and administration of immigration filings.
  • Draft/edit correspondence as requested by attorneys and paralegals.
• Client Coordination and Training
  • Generate and track Representation Agreements and retainer invoices.
  • Coordinate of legal team training and webinars.
  • Responsible for answer phones directing to the appropriate team member and taking accurate messages.
  • Schedule client conference calls and send reminders for legal team members.
  • Back-up Client Intake Coordinator to complete potential client intakes schedule consultations and send new client questionnaires.
• Mail Processing Filing & Correspondence
  • Handle all incoming and outgoing immigration correspondence.
  • Distribute USCIS correspondence to the legal team and mail appropriate documents to clients.
  • Scan organize label and file all electronic documents.
  • Process all government correspondence.
• Office Administration
  • Coordinate monthly firm lunch.
  • Order and manage office supplies.
  • Coordinate firm events (retreats meetings).
  • Assist attorneys with expense reimbursement.
  • Assist in all matters as needed (e.g. calendaring deadlines faxing maintaining reception area watering plants running dishwasher etc.)

What were looking for:

• Someone who doesnt just follow processes but improves them
• Strong attention to detail and committed to getting it right
• A tech-savvy professional who understand (or is eager to learn) how lawyers can leverage AI and automation
• A proactive thinker who anticipates needs and identifies solutions before problems arise
• A collaborative team player who thrives in a mission-driven environment

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent organizational writing and other communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment multi-task and meet deadlines
• Ability to work well with clients and other
• Excellent computer (MS Office) skills
• Flexibility with changing priorities

Required Education/Experience:

• Bachelors degree

Expected Hours/Work location:

• 40 hours per week plus overtime as needed
• Work is completed in the Silver Spring Maryland office

Equal Employment Opportunity

Grossman Young & Hammond LLC (GYH) is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regards to race color religion national origin sex pregnancy age disability genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or District of Columbia law.

GYH is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and welcomes qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds.

GYH offers competitive compensation excellent benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

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