Associate Attorney Law

North Star Fertility Partners LLC; Alton (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan (medical, dental, vision)

Paid holidays

LTD/STD/Life Insurance

Hybrid/Remote depending on location

Job summary

Circle Surrogacy is seeking an Associate Attorney to support its legal team in providing services for intended parents, surrogates, and egg donors. The role involves drafting contracts, reviewing insurance policies, and helping clients establish legal parentage rights.

The successful candidate will communicate effectively, multitask in a fast-paced environment, and contribute to a niche area of law within a collaborative team setting. Hybrid/remote work options are available based on location.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and stay calm in stressful situations.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Interest and/or experience in assisted reproductive technology field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research on topics related to assisted reproductive technology and IP.
• Draft and negotiate contracts.
• Manage caseload of intended parents from initial engagement through post-delivery.
• Collaborate with clients, IVF clinics, outside attorneys, social workers, and other teams.
• Assist with insurance reviews and appeals as needed.
• Communicate information clearly and build trusting relationships.
• Prioritize daily tasks and adapt to urgent matters.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Salesforce CRM.

Skills

Legal research

Contract drafting

Client management

Communication

multitasking

Tools

Westlaw

Microsoft Office

Salesforce CRM

Job description

Circle Surrogacy

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.

• 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.
• 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.
• Additional tasks as assigned, such as helping other teams with various projects, trainings, and helping with insurance reviews and appeals.
• Effective communicator who communicates information clearly and adept at building trusting relationships.
• to prioritize your day and pivot when urgent matters arise.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and Salesforce CRM

• A competitive health plan that includes health, dental and vision
• Paid Holidays
• LTD/STD/Life Insurance
• The ability to work hybrid or remote based on location

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