Staff Attorney

It’s inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!

When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you’ll realize it’s more than a job. It’s a mission. We’re committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success!

Qualifications:
• BA/BS Degree; Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school
• Minimum of three (3) years of related experience
• Active member of the Florida Bar Association in good standing
• Ability to make persuasive presentations to the General Counsel and Company officers and directors on legal matters, including controversial or complex topics
• Computer literate: Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); online legal research; internet
• Well-developed time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and effectively
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent analytical and communication (verbal and written) skills with public speaking/presentation ability
• Intermittent Driver - Valid driver's license and automobile insurance per Company policy
• Self-motivated with strong goal orientation

General Responsibilities:
• Represent the Company professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients.
• Comply with all State, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse.
• Comply with Company policies, procedures and standard practices.
• Observe the Company's health, safety and security practices.
• Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within the Company.
• Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Promote the Company through participation in community and professional organizations.
• Participate proactively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual levels.
• Improve own professional knowledge and skill level.
• Advance electronic media skills.
• Support Company research and educational activities.
• Share expertise with co-workers both formally and informally.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement activities as appropriate for the position.

Job Responsibilities:
• Provides comprehensive legal services to internal departments of the Company, as assigned by the Vice President of Legal Services.
• Reviews, analyzes, negotiates and prepares contracts and other legal documents related to the Company and its business.
• Assists in the management and monitoring of contracts, licenses and other legal documents maintained by the Company.
• Confers with and assists other departments within the Company in establishing departmental policies and procedures consistent with established legal principals and requirements.
• Prepares legal opinions on questions of law and procedure.
• Assists the Vice President of Legal Services and internal and external customers in a variety of activities, actions and projects.

- Assists the Vice President of Legal Services in the development of strategy relating to the Legal Services Department.

- Assists the Vice President of Legal Services in the establishment of internal operating practices for the Legal Services Department.
• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations, especially in the areas of health law and corporate law.
• Confers with the Vice President of Legal Services on a regular basis to discuss current legal matters affecting the Company.

- Assist all Legal Services Department team members with other general support functions as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Compensation Pay Range:

This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as on-going compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.

All Chapters Health System employees performing services for Florida affiliates are submitted through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse to verify eligibility after a conditional offer of employment is made as well as ongoing eligibility. For more information, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.