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The goal of the in-house legal internship program is to provide students who have completed their first year of law school with the opportunity to acquire practical experience supporting a complex and diversified healthcare and health insurance enterprise. Legal interns will receive various assignments which address unique legal and business issues arising across different organizational markets and segments.
The interns will work directly with the assigning attorney on a particular matter, including discussing progress, seeking out clarity as needed, identifying any barriers, and remaining accountable for the work product through completion.
Interns will have a dedicated manager to meet with on a bi-weekly basis to discuss overall workload, program experience, professional development, and other related topics. Mentors will also be assigned to each intern and be available to discuss law school, career options/career path, experience at Highmark and other employers, and other related topics.
Interns are also encouraged to engage directly with all employees of the Highmark Health Law Department throughout the course of the internship to establish personal and professional connections.
SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has the goal of providing the opportunity to acquire practical experience through direct exposure to the related business line(s) and to develop the next generation of diverse business professionals. To that end, the program will provide hands-on training and experience in the business line, expose the various career opportunities in the business line and related areas, and prepare participants for positions in the business.
Typical responsibilities of legal interns include, but are not limited to:
- Conducting legal research of Federal and State laws, regulations, agency guidance, compliance frameworks, etc., performing legal analysis, and producing written work product including memos, summaries, findings, and/or recommendations for action as it pertains to the particular subject matter, market, and/or business segment.
- Participating in the preparation of regulatory filings, document productions, investigation responses, and similar documentation.
- Assistance in corporate governance maintenance such as meeting minutes, resolutions, and related documentation.
- Review of member or patient- provided legal documentation such as Power of Attorney, Advance Directive for Healthcare, Guardianship and Custody Orders, etc.
- Provisional review and analysis of contract documents such as master service agreements, business associate agreements, non-disclosure agreements, data sharing agreements, licensing agreements, etc.; and
- Introductory exposure to litigation matters such as subpoena reviews and responses, pleadings reviews and responses, discovery requests and document productions, etc., and other matters, inquiries, and consults routinely handled by the Law Department in providing enterprise legal support.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree.
Must have completed 1L year at an accredited law school.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Communicate effectively. This position displays effective communication skills while interacting directly with colleagues, clientele, and/or other internal or external constituencies in the planning of assignments and the resolution of day-to-day operational problems.
2. Under supervision, provide professional services as appropriate to the day-to-day operating objectives of the area. Receives guidance, training, and mentoring from senior personnel in planning and carrying out activities and assignments.
3. Undertake and/or participate in projects and programs designed to develop professional skills and expertise appropriate to the needs of the organization.
4. Participate in the planning and implementation of unit projects and initiatives within area of expertise and ability.
5. As specifically requested by management, conducts research and reporting inclusive of recommendations or alternative proposals for action.
6. Undertake related studies or enrichment programs as appropriate to the specific objectives of the operating unit.
7. Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
Compliance Requirement: This position adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies
As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.
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