Paralegal - Immigration

Immigration Paralegal

Acting under the direction and supervision of Associate Health Care Counsel, provides immigration paralegal functions in support of the immigration section, as well as in support of the general legal needs of the West Virginia United Health System Legal Department.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:

1. Bachelor's Degree OR High school Diploma AND Four (4) years of high level administrative experience in a law firm or immigration group.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience:

1. Three (3) Years' experience related to the preparation of immigration petitions.

2. Three (3) Years' experience with immigration related laws and regulations.

3. Three (3) Years' experience drafting documents associated with immigration petitions.

Core Duties and Responsibilities: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. 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.

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

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

4. Organizes and maintains physicians' immigration records in compliance with federal regulations.

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

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

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

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

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

10. Prepares legal documents and communicates with internal and external contacts.

11. Assists in populating and maintaining the Legal Department's document management system.

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

Skills and Abilities:

1. Exceptional grammatical and writing skills.

2. Exceptional communication and organizational skills.

3. Exceptional analytical skills.

4. Ability to proofread and edit documents.

5. Proficiency in reading and writing immigration petitions and supporting documentation.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Shift: Non-Exempt

Company: SYSTEM West Virginia University Health System

Cost Center: 509 SYSTEM Legal Services

Address: 1240 Suncrest Towne Centre Morgantown West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.