Paralegal Regulatory and Immigration Healthcare

Paralegal Regulatory and Immigration Healthcare

Req #:

Category: Legal, Risk and Compliance

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services

Department: General Counsel Office

Location: 95 Old Short Hills Road, West Orange, NJ 07052

Pay Range: $83,156.00 - $ per year

Job Title: Paralegal Regulatory and Immigration Healthcare

Reports To: Associate Counsel, Employment Law;
Vice President of Legal Affairs;
Assistant General Counsel – Employment Law

Job Overview: RWJBarnabas Health, New Jersey’s largest integrated academic healthcare system, seeks an In‑House Healthcare System Paralegal to support the legal department in managing a diverse range of legal and compliance matters inherent to a healthcare organization. This role requires a strong understanding of health‑care law, immigration law, regulations, and the ability to work collaboratively with attorneys, other paralegals, legal staff, medical professionals, and other internal departments.

A minimum of 5 years of relevant and direct legal experience is required, ideally within an academic medical center, government agency, or law firm with experience including business immigration with a heavy focus on physician groups and hospital systems.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or an Associate’s Degree with a paralegal certificate from an ABA‑approved program.
• At least 5 years’ experience as a paralegal, preferably within a healthcare or in‑house legal department setting.
• Demonstrated understanding of healthcare laws, regulations, and policies, including business immigration law.
• Proficiency in legal research databases e.g., Westlaw and document management systems including iManage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing a heavy workload under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Desired

Skills And Experience:

• Experience with electronic health record systems.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.
• Experience with state audits and examinations.
• Certifications such as Certified Paralegal or Certified in Healthcare Compliance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior in‑house paralegal experience at an academic medical center or healthcare system.

Essential Functions:

• Legal Research and Analysis:
  Conduct thorough research on healthcare and business immigration laws, regulations, and industry trends to inform legal strategy and compliance initiatives.
• Document Preparation:
  Draft, review, redline, and organize legal documents, including contracts, policies, agreements, regulatory filings, and correspondence.
• Compliance Management:
  Assist with ensuring the organization’s compliance with federal and state healthcare laws and regulations, including immigration law, ERISA, Federal and State grants, Medicare, and Medicaid.
• Contract Review and Negotiation:
  Support the review, revision, and negotiation of various contracts and agreements involving the healthcare system, including vendor contracts.
• Support:
  Provide support to attorneys in all matters, including organizing case files, opening files in file site, scheduling, assisting with discovery, and coordinating with external counsel.
• Liaison and Communication:
  Act as a point of contact between the legal department and other departments, external counsel, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Education, Documentation, and Systems Support:
  Maintain accurate legal documentation and regulatory tracking systems for all relevant funding programs.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. This job description does not change the at‑will nature of employment. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Legal

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care