Attorney Fellow

Mass General Brigham; Somerville (MA); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is offering an Attorney Fellow position in Boston as part of the Litigation, Compliance and Contracting Section. The fellowship provides junior attorneys exposure to nonprofit healthcare and in-house practice, with opportunities to work directly with internal clients to advance patient care and organizational integrity.

Fellows gain hands-on experience across diverse practice areas, benefiting from mentorship, professional development, and a collaborative environment focused

Qualifications

• JD required and bar admission in at least one state or eligibility to obtain admission promptly.
• Minimum of one year of legal practice experience.
• Experience in healthcare law, litigation, compliance, privacy, or regulatory matters is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide junior attorney-level support across Litigation, Compliance, and Contracting within the department.
• Conduct legal research and assist with fact development for various matters.
• Draft memoranda, pleadings, and legal correspondence, including responses to 93A demands.
• Assist with third-party discovery, subpoenas, and witness preparation.
• Support e-discovery workflows and document review, retention, and production.
• Assist on matters involving export controls and data transfers to ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor Law

Job description

Site: Mass General Brigham Incorporated

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

The Attorney Fellow is an attorney with at least one year of legal practice experience who provides junior-level legal support across a wide range of subject matter areas within the Litigation, Compliance and Contracting Section of the Legal Department. This fellowship is intended to introduce attorneys to non-profit, healthcare, and in‑house legal practice. Fellows work closely with experienced attorneys across diverse practice areas to gain exposure to complex legal and operational issues that support MGB’s clinical, research, and administrative missions.

This position offers meaningful, hands‑on experience in a dynamic healthcare legal environment, including opportunities to engage directly with internal clients and contribute to work that supports patient care and organizational integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide junior attorney‑level support across multiple practice areas within the Litigation, Compliance, and Contracting Section. Practice areas include Digital, Supply Chain, Compliance, Privacy, Pharmacy, Patient Accounts, and general litigation matters.
• Conduct legal research and assist with fact development.
• Draft memoranda, pleadings, and legal correspondence, including responding to 93A demands to the hospitals relating to charges for services and to MGB Health Plan for denials of coverage.
• Assist with third‑party discovery, including responding to subpoenas or requests for testimony by providers in criminal cases, product liability matters, and child custody proceedings. Work may also include serving objections, filing motions, and preparing providers for their testimony.
• Support e‑discovery workflows, including document retention, review, and production.
• Provide support on matters involving export controls and bulk data transfers to ensure compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, and institutional standards.

Program Structure & Professional Development

• Fellowship term is generally two years.
• Fellows work closely with experienced attorneys across multiple practice areas, gaining broad exposure to legal issues impacting a leading academic health system.
• The program emphasizes mentorship, professional development, and practical experience in a collaborative, mission‑oriented environment.
• Fellows will gain insight into the legal and ethical considerations that support high‑quality patient care, research innovation, and operational excellence at MGB.

Qualifications

Education

• Juris Doctor Law required

Licenses and Credentials

• Admission to at least one state bar (or eligibility to obtain admission within a reasonable period).

Experience

• Minimum of one continuous year of legal practice experience.

Preferred Experience

• Experience or coursework in healthcare law, litigation, compliance, privacy, or regulatory matters.
• Familiarity with discovery processes, including e‑discovery.
• Demonstrated interest in practicing in a non‑profit, healthcare, or in‑house legal setting.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys, clinicians, and administrative leaders.

The salary range for this position is $92,580.80 - $121,492.80.

Remote Type

Hybrid

Work Location

399 Revolution Drive

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$63,648.00 - $92,570.40/Annual

Grade

6At

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement

0100 Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People‑Focused, half Performance‑Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.