Paralegal Specialist

Empower is a visionary healthcare company committed to providing quality, affordable medication to millions of patients across the nation. We hold the distinguished position of being the largest 503A compounding pharmacy and FDA-registered 503B outsourcing facility in the country serving the functional medicine markets.  

What sets us apart is our relentless focus on four core values: People, Quality, Service and Innovation. Our dedicated team of professionals collaboratively works to break new ground in the fields of manufacturing, distribution and quality control, providing a uniquely integrated approach to healthcare. Leveraging our vertical integration of the pharmaceutical supply chain, state-of-the-art technology, and a commitment to excellence, we are constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible in medication accessibility and affordability.  

You're not just starting a job; you're joining a mission. We believe in empowering our team to innovate, grow, and drive real change in the healthcare industry. If you're a forward-thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, transformative environment, Empower is the place for you. Here, you’ll be encouraged to share your ideas, expand your skill set, and contribute to projects that genuinely make a difference. We prioritize the well-being of our team members, and we offer a supportive and engaging workplace where your contributions are not just recognized but celebrated.

Let’s revolutionize healthcare, together. Join us and be a part of something extraordinary.  

At Empower Pharmacy, we believe in fostering an inclusive, compliant, and legally sound workplace that supports our team members and our mission of delivering high-quality, affordable medications. The Paralegal Specialist provides critical support to labor legal counsel by ensuring compliance with labor and employment laws, managing immigration cases, and collaborating with external counsel. With a proactive and solutions-driven mindset, this role plays an essential part in protecting and strengthening Empower’s workforce while maintaining our commitment to excellence, innovation, and service.

• Supports Labor and Employment Legal Counsel by conducting legal research, drafting contracts and employment agreements, developing policies, and ensuring compliance with federal and state labor laws.
• Manages business immigration processes by overseeing visa applications, including Optional Practical Training, H-1B, H-4, and Trade National visas, tracking amendments and extensions, and assisting with permanent labor certification applications while coordinating with external immigration counsel to ensure compliance and timely updates.
• Collaborates with outside counsel and internal stakeholders on employment litigation and labor disputes by gathering documentation, preparing legal responses, and ensuring compliance with legal proceedings.
• Provides legal support by assisting with case preparation, policy reviews, and corporate legal matters while managing legal documents, filings, and communications with key stakeholders.
• Stays current on employment law trends, regulatory changes, and best practices, leveraging technology and legal research tools to enhance efficiency and support innovative legal solutions.

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the workday and frequently use their hands and fingers to handle or feel in order to access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices. The employee is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

• Strong legal research, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external legal counsel, while maintaining attention to detail and organization in handling sensitive legal matters.
• In-depth knowledge of labor and employment law, business immigration process, and compliance frameworks.

Key Competencies

• Customer Focus: Ability to build strong customer relationships and deliver customer centric solutions.
• Optimizes Work Processes: Know the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Resourcefulness: Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently.
• Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quality, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments and objectives.
• Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match shifting demands of different situations.
• Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Values

• People: Our people define who we are as a company, and we believe that understanding and addressing the needs of our team, clients, and community is fundamental to fostering a culture of support and growth.
• Quality: Quality stands at the core of our mission, reflecting our commitment to excellence in every medication we produce.
• Service: We are here to serve others. Every interaction with our patients, providers, employees and other stakeholders comes from a place of service.
• Innovation: By continuously exploring new methodologies and embracing technology, we ensure that every solution we offer is at the forefront of pharmaceutical care.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business immigration, labor and employment law, or legal compliance within a corporate or law firm environment required; experience supporting litigation matters preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field is preferred.
• Paralegal credentials are required, with an immigration certificate and Notary Public commission preferred.

We offer comprehensive benefits to support your health, well-being, and future, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, 401(k) matching, wellness perks, IV therapy, and compounded medications. Learn more: https://careers.empowerpharmacy.com/benefits/