Legal Intern

This internship may be telework eligible on a hybrid basis.
*Applicants must be currently enrolled in law school in order to be considered for this internship.

About Us:

Investing in opportunities for Ohioans that work for every person and every family in every corner of our state is at the hallmark of Governor DeWine’s agenda for Ohio’s future. To ensure Ohio is “the best place to live, work, raise and family and start a business,” we must have strong schools, a great quality of life, and compassion for those who need our help.

Ohio Department of Medicaid plays a unique and necessary role in supporting the governor’s vision. As the single state Medicaid agency responsible for administering high-quality, person-centric healthcare, the department is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of nearly one in every four Ohioans served. We do so by:

• Delivering a personalized care experience to more than three million people served.
• Improving care for children and adults with complex behavioral health needs.
• Working collectively with our partners and providers to measurably strengthen wellness and health outcomes.
• Streamlining administrative burdens so doctors and healthcare providers have more time for patient care.
• Ensuring financial transparency and operational accountability across all Medicaid programs and services.
  
  

What You Will Do At ODM:

Office\: Legal Counsel

Bureau\: Contracts and Procurement

Position Title\: Legal Intern (PN 20100919)

Legal Internship Overview:

The Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) is seeking a Legal Intern to join our Contracts & Procurement team within the office of Legal Counsel.  As an intern, you will have the opportunity to partake in important agency projects and initiatives. In addition to gaining practical work experience in the legal field, ODM offers flexible hours and a hybrid work schedule to support your academic needs in conjunction with the needs of the agency.

Under the general direction of a licensed attorney, your responsibilities will include:

• Drafting legal documents including contracts, grants, inter-agency agreements, and assisting in special projects of value to the Ohio Medicaid program
• Conducting legal research and preparing reports on findings
• Writing, editing, and tracking material content development and changes using applicable software including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Performing other duties as assigned (e.g., special projects, maintaining logs, records, and files)
  
  

Supplemental Information

This internship is part-time, temporary.

This position is unclassified per 124.11 (A) (12), Ohio Revised Code.

Travel required, as needed. Must provide own transportation. Or, in order to operate a state vehicle, you must have a valid driver's license from state of residence.

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an application from consideration for a position.  An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. 

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school
• Must have completed at least one year of law school 
• Minimum 2.5 GPA required
  
  

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.