Paralegal Regulatory and Immigration Healthcare

Paralegal Regulatory and Immigration Healthcare

RWJBarnabas Health, New Jersey’s largest integrated academic health system, seeks an In‑House Healthcare System Paralegal to support the legal department in managing a diverse range of health‑care and immigration compliance matters.

Job Overview: The candidate will work closely with attorneys, paralegals, medical staff, and other internal departments. A minimum of five (5) years of direct legal experience is required, ideally within an academic medical center, government agency, or law firm focused on business immigration for physician groups and hospital systems.

• Associate Counsel, Employment Law
  – reports directly to the Vice President of Legal Affairs, Assistant General Counsel – Employment Law

• Bachelor’s Degree or an Associate’s Degree with a paralegal certificate from an ABA‑approved program.
• At least five (5) years’ experience as a paralegal, preferably within a healthcare or in‑house legal department.
• Demonstrated understanding of healthcare laws, regulations, and policies, including business immigration law.
• Proficiency in legal research databases such as 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 while managing a heavy workload under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and discretion with confidential information.

• 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.

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

• Conduct legal research on healthcare and business immigration laws, regulations, and industry trends.
• Draft, review, redline, and organize legal documents including contracts, policies, agreements, regulatory filings, and correspondence.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with federal and state healthcare laws, immigration law, ERISA, federal and state grant requirements, Medicare, and Medicaid.
• Support contract review and negotiation, including vendor agreements.
• Provide administrative support to attorneys, including case file organization, discovery assistance, and coordination with external counsel.
• Act as a liaison between the legal department and other departments, regulatory agencies, and external counsel.
• Maintain accurate legal documentation and regulatory tracking systems for all relevant funding programs.

This job description is not exhaustive; duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

• 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 partner programs

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.