Law Clerk (Part-Time)

We are looking for a Law Clerk to support our legal team while we recruit for an Associate General Counsel. Our Law Clerk hire will work within the legal team to assist with researching and concisely summarizing evolving areas of the regulatory framework for self-funded third-party medical benefits administration. This is an excellent opportunity for 3L law student to gain hands-on experience working with a small in-house legal team. The role is open immediately and is expected to be needed until the full time role is hired and onboarded, although there is the potential to continue for the Spring semester as well.

Responsibilities

Researching health plan and third-party administrator compliance issues, with a significant focus on ERISA, Affordable Care Act, Consolidated Appropriations Act, MHPAEA and other federal laws and regulations; Crafting clear, concise white papers and guidance documents for legal and business audiences; Prioritizing work relative to risk, importance and time management; Interacting with cross-functional business departments on operational implications of regulatory compliance; Developing a compliance library on key topics; Assisting with reviewing and redlining commercial contracts; Documenting and improving processes, including how to use system integrations and AI to build efficiencies

Requirements

Ability to prioritize and organize own work to meet deadlines; Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including conveying complex or technical information clearly and concisely; Strong interpersonal skills, establishing rapport and working well with others; Advanced Microsoft Suite skills; 3rd yr law student; Interest in health care, health benefits, start-ups required; Strong, clear research and writing skills

Nice to have

Some related experience in health care or health benefits; Substantial interest in gaining in-house experience