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Posted: 16-Feb-23
Location: Rochester, Minnesota
Type: Full Time
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Internal Number: 198292BR
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Mayo Clinic’s Legal Department is seeking highly motivated candidates for the Paralegal position. Candidates for this position have strong decision-making capabilities, a high level of independent judgement and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
The Paralegal provides immigration related guidance to physicians, researchers, allied health staff, attorneys, and other parties both internally and externally. The Paralegal is responsible for managing a large and diversified caseload in support of attorneys and clients. Under general direction, the Paralegal completes work at an advanced level with most work requiring limited attorney review. The Paralegal in the role will focus on employment-based immigration matters and document preparation concerning visa sponsorship in the H-1B, J-1, TN, F-1, and E-3 categories. The Paralegal liaises with government agencies, including the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of State, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. Legal Permanent Resident to assume the role of Designated School Official (DSO) and/or Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO), which may be an essential component of the position.
This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship/ we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position.
This position is telework and may require intermittent time at one of our Mayo Clinic sites in AZ, FL, Rochester, MN or Eau Claire WI. Individuals must live within driving distance to one of the Mayo Clinic sites.
**Cover letter and Resume are required for application consideration ** Requires a four year degree and a paralegal certificate from an American Bar Association (ABA) certified program or a Bachelor’s degree from an ABA approved paralegal educational program. Must demonstrate solid knowledge in one or more areas of law and its processes. Requires 3 years of prior paralegal, relevant legal experience or other related experience or a J.D. Must demonstrate solid knowledge of the law and its processes. Must possess a good command of the English language, excellent writing and communication skills, and the ability to relate well to people. Must be able to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and in writing to individuals from within and without the institution. Requires computer and word processing skills (Word, Word Perfect, and database programs.) Must possess good problem-solving abilities and exhibit tact in dealing with lawyers, patients, physicians, administration and employees. Mayo Clinic is located in the heart of downtown Rochester, Minnesota, a vibrant, friendly city that provides a highly livable environment for more than 34,000 Mayo staff and students. The city is consistently ranked among the best places to live in the United States because of its affordable cost of living, healthy lifestyle, excellent school systems and exceptionally high quality of life. Â
