Associate Attorney

North Star Fertility Partners LLC; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO

Job summary

Circle Surrogacy, part of the NorthStar Fertility family, seeks an Associate Attorney to support our legal team serving intended parents, surrogates, and egg donors. In this role you will draft contracts, review insurance policies, and help establish legal parentage while growing expertise in assisted reproductive technology.

You’ll handle a diverse caseload, work with clinics and outside counsel, and collaborate with Circle’s social workers and trust accountants.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate required.
• Experience working with clients in emotional or high-stress situations.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage caseload from intake to delivery.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research on ART and related issues.
• Draft and negotiate surrogacy or egg-donor contracts.
• Manage caseload from initial client sign-on to delivery and return home.
• Coordinate with IVF clinics, outside attorneys, social workers, and program staff.
• Handle high email volume and respond within 48 business hours.
• Assist with insurance reviews and other projects as needed.

Skills

Effective communicator

Strong interpersonal skills

Time management

Prioritize under urgency

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Salesforce CRM

Job description

Circle Surrogacy ( part of the NorthStar Fertility family ( is a global leader in family-building services with more than 25 years of experience supporting Intended Parents and surrogates. At Circle, we’re grounded in empathy, inclusivity, and collaboration, and we’re committed to creating a welcoming, supportive experience for everyone we serve.

We are seeking an Associate Attorney to play an integral role assisting our legal team in providing services for intended parents, surrogates, and egg donors throughout their journey. The position will allow person to draft contracts, review and analyze insurance contracts and policies, assist intended parents in establishing their legal parentage rights and learn and grow in an ever changing and niche field of law of assisted reproductive technology. Candidates should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to multitask and maintain a calm demeanor in stressful situations, critical thinking and problem -solving skills, and an interest and/or experience in the field.

What you'll do:

• Legal research on topics related to assisted reproductive technology and legal issues impacting assisted reproductive technology and IP, surrogate, donor relationships. Proficiency in West Law preferred.
• Contract drafting and negotiating. Experience in gestational surrogacy or egg donation contracts preferred, but not a requirement.
• Managing caseload of intended parents independently from initial client sign on through delivery of child and return home.
• Working directly with clients and third parties, such as IVF Clinics and outside attorneys, as well as Circle’s social workers, program coordinators, and trust accountants.
• Ability to manage high email volume and to prioritize important communications and respond within forty-eight (48) business hours.
• Additional tasks as assigned, such as helping other teams with various projects, trainings, and helping with insurance reviews and appeals.

What you'll need to succeed

• Juris Doctorate
• Effective communicator who communicates information clearly and adept at building trusting relationships
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience working with clients in emotional and/or high stress situations
• Strong time management skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, where you can meet and exceed deadlines
• to prioritize your day and pivot when urgent matters arise
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and Salesforce CRM
• Work in a collaborative, team environment, where everyone thrives

What are the benefits:

• A competitive health plan that includes health, dental and vision
• 401(k) with company match
• “Take What You Need” PTO
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Holidays
• LTD/STD/Life Insurance
• Wellness Programs
• The ability to work hybrid or remote based on location
• And much more!

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