Immigration Paralegal

About the role

AdventHealth, a mission-driven healthcare organization, is seeking an experienced Immigration Paralegal to join its growing healthcare immigration team. The role focuses on drafting Schedule A I-140, H-1B, J-1 waivers, TN and employment-based permanent residence applications, keeping case deadlines and working with attorneys, human resources, providers and business stakeholders. The position is full time, day shift, based in Altamonte Springs, Florida.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, edit and review employment agreements, professional services agreements, amendments, letters of intent, medical director agreements, call agreements, administrative services agreements, memoranda and other documents for attorneys and internal stakeholders.
• Negotiate business terms and proposed redlined changes with third parties and internal clients, and communicate the status of legal negotiations and documents to regional and divisional executives, physicians and lawyers.
• Redline and track document changes, create comparison documents and prepare execution-ready documents.
• Maintain reports on physician and provider contracting, including employment agreements and medical directorships.
• Review federal and state regulations on healthcare, federal contracting and grants, and assist with compliance.
• Follow HIPAA and other federal, state and local regulations, maintain professional correspondence and follow the contract management workflow.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience (associate degree plus 2+ years, or high school diploma plus 4+ years).
• Significant experience preparing and drafting employment-based immigration applications for healthcare professionals such as physicians and nurses in a high-volume environment.
• Ability to handle multiple complex cases accurately in a fast-paced setting.
• Discretion with confidential research, personnel and patient matters, and ability to make independent decisions.

Required skills

• High accuracy, attention to detail, and excellent writing and proofreading skills.
• Quick learner, self-motivated, strong organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft products.

What we offer

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance from day one.
• Paid time off and 4 weeks of paid parental leave.
• 403(b) retirement plan and career development resources.
• Well-being and mental health resources, and pet benefits.