Immigration Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

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 team.Applicants 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,exhibitlists, and cover letters.
• Occasionally travel to meet with clientsin immigration detention facilitiesor 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 countryconditionsresearch for immigration and INTERPOL defense matters.
• Ifforeign-lawtrained, conduct legal research for attorney review and work under attorney supervision.
• Support attorneys and legal teams across our Washington, DCheadquartersand Miami office.
• Maintain organized electronic case files andassistwith case management using firm technology platforms.

Required Education, Skills & Experience

• Associate's degree,Bachelor'sdegree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent experiencerequired. Foreign law degrees are welcome.
• Fluency in English andatleast one otherlanguageisrequired.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Independent worker with sound judgment, accountability, and professionalism.
• Comfortable learning andutilizinglegal technology platforms and adapting to new systems.
• Strong drafting, writing, and document review skills.

• Experience preparing and reviewing immigration forms and supporting documentation.
• Immigration law experiencestronglypreferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary:$65,000–$89,000 annually,commensuratewith experience.
• 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 berequired.

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 View email address on ziprecruiter.com.

For more information about our firm, please visit

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