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WVUH Specialty Pharmacy & Home Infusion · 2 months ago

Paralegal - Immigration

Suncrest Towne Centre

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

4+ years exp

West Virginia University Health System is seeking a Paralegal specializing in immigration to support their legal department. The role involves assisting immigration attorneys, reviewing documentation, drafting correspondence, and maintaining immigration records while ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Hospital & Health Care

Responsibilities

Assists the Immigration Attorneys and Immigration Director with all immigration matters while ensuring compliance with WVUHS policies and procedures and any relevant government rules and regulations

Reviews and summarizes supporting documentation for petitions and other filings and identifies potential issues which could complicate immigration status and/or processes

Drafts correspondences and assists as appropriate with the development of immigration filings

Organizes and maintains physicians’ immigration records in compliance with federal regulations

Aids in the implementation of immigration case strategy and monitoring timing requirements

Performs basic legal and regulatory research relative to immigration policy and any developments and changes

Gathers materials from physicians and/or clinical departments in preparation for immigration filings

Communicates effectively with international physicians, clinical departments, Human Resources, and Physician Recruiting regarding immigration processes as necessary

Utilizes Microsoft Office, other computer software, and internet resources as needed in support of the Immigration Unit’s objectives

Prepares legal documents and communicates with internal and external contacts

Assists in populating and maintaining the Legal Department’s document management system

Supports the WVUHS Legal Services Department in all matters and provides support to other counsel and staff within the Department as needed

Qualification

Immigration law experienceDocument draftingLegal researchMicrosoft Office proficiencyAnalytical skillsProofreading skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skills