Immigration Paralegal

Overview

This role involves supporting legal and contracting functions for a mission-driven healthcare organization, with a focus on immigration-related paralegal work. Responsibilities include drafting and reviewing a wide range of employment and service agreements, coordinating edits and negotiation updates, and ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state healthcare and contracting regulations.

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, and review employment agreements, professional services agreements, amendments, letters of intent, medical director agreements, call agreements, administrative services agreements, memoranda, and related documents for attorneys and internal stakeholders.
• Receive edits, business terms, and proposed redlined changes; support negotiations with third parties and internal clients.
• Communicate with regional/divisional executives, physicians, lawyers, and other stakeholders regarding status of legal negotiations and/or documents.
• Redline and track changes, create comparison documents, and prepare execution-ready documents.
• Review federal and state regulations/statutes related to healthcare, federal contracting, and grants in the healthcare sector to monitor changes and support compliance.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with colleagues and executives.
• Maintain reports on physician and provider contracting, including employment agreements and medical directorships.
• Adhere to federal, state, and local regulations (including HIPAA) as they pertain to assigned tasks.
• Maintain legal standards and departmental requirements as they pertain to assigned tasks.
• Ensure all correspondence and documents are professionally presented, clearly organized, and written with correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Understand corporate compliance review workflow, contract management system document locations, and the contract lifecycle from initiation through execution.
• Take initiative and implement performance improvement ideas and initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Immigration Paralegal Position Focus

• Prepare and draft employment-based immigration applications for healthcare professionals (including physicians and nurses) in a high-volume environment.
• Draft and support Schedule A I-140, H-1B, J-1 waivers, TN, and employment-based permanent residence applications.
• Maintain case deadlines.
• Collaborate closely with attorneys, human resources, providers, and business stakeholders to support critical workforce needs.

Requirements

• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and excellent writing and proofreading skills. [Required]
• Ability to use discretion when discussing research, personnel, and/or patient-related confidential matters. [Required]
• Ability to independently make decisions in a confident, responsible, and proficient manner. [Required]
• Ability to learn quickly and commit to process improvement and customer satisfaction. [Required]
• Self-motivated, quick thinker, and strong organizational skills. [Required]
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of suite of Microsoft products. [Required]
• Bachelor’s degree. [Required]

Field of Study

• Legal Studies or related field

Additional Information (Substitution)

An equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of the stated degree requirement:

• Bachelor’s degree AND 0+ years of experience
• Associate’s degree AND 2+ years of experience
• High School Grad or Equivalent AND 4+ years of related experience

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: $24.14 - $44.90
• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Location

• Address: 900 HOPE WAY
• City: ALTAMONTE SPRINGS
• State: Florida
• Postal Code: 32714
• Schedule: Full time
• Shift: Day (United States of America)

Background Screening Requirement

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

Equal Opportunity

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations, and ordinances.