Grossman Young & Hammond, LLC ยท 1 day ago
Paralegal
Grossman Young & Hammond is a women-owned, nationally recognized immigration and international human rights law firm. They are seeking a detail-oriented paralegal or foreign-barred lawyer to support impactful legal work in a fast-paced environment, focusing on immigration and human rights cases.
ConsultingLaw EnforcementLegal
Responsibilities
Draft filings for immigration and INTERPOL clients, draft and prepare client declarations, exhibit lists, and cover letters
Occasionally travel to meet with Clients at their homes or in immigration detention facilities and/or to file documents before various US Government agencies, including immigration courts and/or federal district courts
With exceptional attention to detail, prepare and file applications for a range of immigration benefits and relief from removal, including family-based petitions and applications for asylum, cancellation of removal, waivers of inadmissibility, U/T/VAWA, naturalization, and adjustment of status
Conduct legal and country condition research for immigration and INTERPOL defense cases
If foreign lawyer, conduct legal research for attorney review and under attorney supervision
Support legal team in Miami and Washington, DC offices
Qualification
Required
Associates/Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, including a paralegal certificate, required. Foreign law degrees are welcomed
Fluency in English and Spanish required
Independent worker with strong judgment and accountability
Comfortable using legal tech platforms and adapting to/improving new technologies
Strong drafting skills and experience reviewing immigration forms and supporting documentation
Preferred
Experience in immigration law strongly preferred
Preference for minimum of 3+ years paralegal experience
Benefits
PTO
Paid holidays
401(k) with firm contribution
Paid parental leave
Excellent healthcare options
Participation in annual office-wide celebrations in Washington, DC
Company
Grossman Young & Hammond, LLC
Grossman Young & Hammond (GYH) is an internationally recognized, woman-owned law firm providing the full spectrum of immigration services, from employment- and family-based immigration to international protection, litigation, and human rights advocacy.