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 an experienced Sr. Paralegal Manager to join our top-notch legal team in our Washington D.C. office. This role is designed for an experienced paralegal who remains committed to client representation and is ready to take their career to the next level by becoming part of our leadership. The role will entail managing and supporting a talented and experienced team of paralegals, many of whom have dedicated significant years to our Firm. The ideal candidate will spend about 50% of their time on case work, and the remaining 50% on management, including training paralegals, improving efficiencies and internal processes, and promoting collaboration and improved communication across the legal team. We are looking for a change-maker, a collaborative team-player, and a self-starter who aligns with our mission and vision, and allows our law firm to continue to shine!

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership

• Supervise, mentor, and support paralegals
• Manage caseloads
• Lead onboarding, training, and performance feedback

Casework

• Manage complex immigration cases under supervision of attorneys
• Draft filings, legal documents, and client communications
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance across all filings

Operations & Process Improvement

• Improve workflows and case management processes
• Monitor policy updates and maintain templates
• Support use and optimization of case management system, Filevine

Required Education, Skills and Experience

• 8+ years of immigration paralegal experience
• 4+ years in a supervisory or leadership role
• Strong knowledge of immigration law and procedures
• Experience managing complex, high-volume caseloads
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills
• Experience with legal research tools and case management systems
• Spanish preferred but not required.

About Grossman Young & Hammond

Women-founded and women-led, Grossman Young and Hammond, LLC (GYH) is a top-notch immigration 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. All four partners are ranked as Top Attorneys in Washingtonian Magazine, more than any other local immigration practice. GYH offers a competitive total rewards package (compensation + benefits + leave) to it's employees. Work is completed both in the office and remotely. (If fully remote employee, is willing to travel for key in-person meetings). The Firm is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate all applicants without unlawful consideration of race, color, age, religion, gender, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The Firm encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. The Practice is currently located in Bethesda, Maryland but will relocate to NW, Washington D.C. in the next year.

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