The Paralegal plays a vital role in providing guidance and assistance to voting/consulting staff, allied health staff, attorneys, paraprofessionals, and other parties, both internally and externally, in responding to and resolving legal matters affecting Mayo Clinic. The Paralegal requires effective management of a large and diversified workload, strong decision-making capabilities, a high level of independent judgment, and a profound understanding of the organization and its business needs. Under general direction, the Paralegal completes work at an advanced level, with limited attorney revision. Subject matter areas of support include litigation, business law, employment law and health law.

Specific duties may vary based on departmental and organizational needs and may include, but are not limited to, conducting research and analyzing statutes and regulations, conducting interviews and investigations, leading meetings with internal staff, clients and external parties, collecting and summarizing documentation, organizing legal cases or files, drafting communications and other legal documents, process creation, conflict resolution, and other duties as necessary. Provides direction of work delegated to support staff. Serves on institutional committees and task forces in partnership with legal counsel.

The Paralegal in this position will primarily focus on employment law and immigration matters.  Responsibilities will include responding to inquiries from Human Resources and a diverse group of Mayo Clinic personnel, providing guidance on performance management and corrective action, discrimination and retaliation, personnel file management, employment-related agreements, wage and hour issues, and non-attorney client privilege investigations, and preparation of immigration documentation, including petitions and applications.  The Paralegal will serve as a subject matter expert on H-1B, J-1, TN, and E-3 regulatory concerns.  

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

This position is primarily remote. However, this individual must live within driving distance from our AZ, FL, Rochester, MN, or Eau Claire, WI Mayo Clinic site. 

Cover letter and Resume are required for application consideration.

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Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider by U.S. News & World Report. We have a vast array of opportunities ranging from Nursing, Clinical, to Finance, IT, Administrative, Research and Support Services to name a few. Across all locations, you’ll find career opportunities that support diversity, equity and inclusion. At Mayo Clinic, we invest in you with opportunities for growth and development and our benefits and compensation package are highly competitive. We invite you to be a part of our team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and most importantly, a life-changing career!

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