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RegularJob Highlights:
- The position is hybrid.
- Standard work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- There is no on-call requirement.
- Deep knowledge of immigration process
- Ability to handle differing priorities
- Highly organized
- Conscientious
- Collaborative
Job Summary:
Provides support to attorneys in all aspects of employment-related immigration matters. Includes tracking employees’ immigration status, performing tasks related to preparing and filing immigration petitions, and maintaining accurate case records.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs tasks related to case preparation and filing petitions with government agencies (e.g., H-1B, NIE, O-1, TN, PERM, I-140, I-485, naturalization applications). Includes correspondence with foreign nationals and client contacts to gather supporting documents and ensuring applicable posting requirements, appropriate prevailing wage determinations and other conditions precedent are in place.
- Utilizes strong knowledge of immigration forms and procedures to serve as a primary point of contact for clients (HR, Operations Leaders, Team Members) regarding case status and required documentation.
- Provides clear instructions and guidance on immigration processes and timelines. Reviews manager and team members provided documents for accuracy and completeness.
- Maintains case files and tracks deadlines to ensure compliance and proper documentation management.
- Creates and maintains in accordance with organizational and legal retention requirements, and ensures appropriate organizational access to Public Access Files.
- Assists internal and external counsel in preparing responses to Requests for Evidence (RFEs) and audits. Interacts with external counsel on relevant matters, while ensuring good stewardship of billing costs.
- Schedules appointments, manages calendars, and coordinates with internal teams, while managing multiple priorities and meeting all due dates.
- May provide support to attorneys on other legal employment matters.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience and education
EXPERIENCE
Two years experience in immigration law or legal support role engaged with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Labor, and immigration processes
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
Rare climbing.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
None
Department:
8820000033 Chief General CounselWork Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Click here to learn more.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience and education
- Two years experience in immigration law or legal support role engaged with USCIS, Department of Labor, and immigration processes
- Deep knowledge of immigration forms and procedures (e.g., H-1B, NIE, O-1, TN, PERM, I-140, I-485, naturalization)
- Ability to handle differing priorities and manage multiple cases and deadlines
- Highly organized with strong case-file and deadline tracking skills
- Strong interpersonal and client-facing communication skills to guide employees and leaders
- Collaborative mindset and ability to coordinate with HR, operations leaders, internal teams, and external counsel
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options and pharmacy programs, including steep copay discounts at SSM Health Pharmacies and routine vaccines at no cost, are emphasized. These design elements indicate robust core coverage that can anchor overall value.
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Retirement Support — A 403(b)/401(k) with employer match plus a fixed annual employer contribution, auto-enrollment, and a year-end match true-up are featured. This structure provides clear support for long-term savings for eligible employees.
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Affordable Benefits — Income-based premium discounts, zero-cost prescriptions for qualifying households, and pharmacy copay reductions can lower out-of-pocket costs when using in-network resources. On-demand pay (DailyPay) also aids near-term affordability for eligible roles.
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