Immigration Paralegal

Grossman Young & Hammond, a top-ranked immigration and international human rights law firm located within walking distance of the Bethesda Metro, is seeking a full-time Paralegal to join our team.

We are not your typical law firm. As a women-owned and values-driven firm with a diverse attorney roster, we’re deeply committed to restoring humanity in today’s challenging immigration climate. Our attorneys are nationally recognized for their work and regularly ranked by the Washington Post, Washingtonian, The Legal Times, Best Lawyers, and Chambers USA.

We’re looking for a collaborative, independent, and innovative professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is adaptable, detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and brings a strong background in immigration law. You’ll be supporting a dynamic legal team in drafting and preparing immigration filings, conducting research, and crafting detailed client declarations. We're especially interested in individuals who challenge the status quo and seek opportunities to improve systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft immigration filings, client declarations, exhibit lists, and cover letters.
• Prepare and file applications including I-485, family-based petitions, asylum, waivers, U/T/VAWA, naturalization, and adjustment of status.
• Conduct legal and country condition research for immigration cases.
• Organize and maintain client files and case materials with exceptional attention to detail.
• Draft professional and client-facing correspondence.
• Support attorneys with case preparation, teleconference organization, and internal database management.
• Recommend and implement improvements to workflows, templates, and systems.

Required education, skills and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3–5 years of experience in immigration law.
• Proficiency in a second language strongly preferred.
• Independent worker with strong judgment and accountability.
• Comfortable using legal tech platforms and adapting to new technologies.
• Strong drafting and reviewing immigration forms and supporting documents.

Compensation:

Salary: $65,000 - $89,000 (commensurate with experience)

Work Schedule:

Full-time (40+ hours/week) with overtime as needed.
Hybrid schedule: minimum of one day per week in-office (Bethesda, MD).

Applications will be accepted through May 30, 2025. Please direct any inquiries concerning the position to Joana Jimenez at jjimenez@grossmanyoung.com.

Why Join Us?

Grossman Young & Hammond, LLC offers a competitive salary and ample opportunity for professional growth.  

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 more information about our firm, please visit www.grossmanyoung.com.