Paralegal (Immigration/International Human Rights Law Firm)

at  Grossman Young Hammond LLC

PARALEGAL (IMMIGRATION/INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS LAW FIRM)

Seeking a full-time Paralegal for a top-ranked immigration and international human rights law office – within walking distance of the Bethesda metro.
Grossman Young & Hammond is not your typical law firm. Women-owned with a diverse attorney roster, we take pride in restoring humanity in the current atmosphere of a highly politicized and unpredictable U.S. immigration policy. Our team of top-notch lawyers is deeply committed to the ethical practice of law and, above all, passionate about immigration and international human rights. 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 a team player and self-starter, who works well in a fast-paced, yet supportive environment, is detail-oriented, and is passionate about advocating for immigrant rights. Excellent organizational skills, superior writing ability and precise attention to detail required.
Prior experience drafting applications for various kinds of immigration benefits including family-based immigration applications, waivers of inadmissibility, asylum, naturalization, adjustment of status, and U/T/VAWA cases and drafting client declarations is a plus.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3 – 5 years’ experience ideal.
• Fluency in a secondary language preferred.
  This position is hybrid remote working a minimum of 1 day per week in the office.
  Interested candidates can apply by clicking on the Grossman Young & Hammond Career Center Link. Candidates should upload their resume and a cover letter describing their interest and motivation to work in the field of international human rights and immigration law.
  Grossman Young & Hammond, LLC offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits and ample opportunity for professional growth.
  For more information on our firm, please visit our website at www.grossmanyoung.com.

• Ensuring that immigration documentation is drafted, organized, and filed in a thorough and timely manner;
• Drafting responsive/informational emails and letters for attorneys;
• Drafting exhibit tables and organizing exhibits;
• Keeping Client files organized;
• Researching issues and providing results to attorneys;
• Organizing materials for attorney teleconferences;
• Improving record keeping and organization where needed;
• Ensuring that internal database records (timelines, status documents) are up to date and accurate.