Legal Extern - Healthcare - Part Time

Saint Anthony Hospital; Chicago (IL); Vor Ort; USD 28.000 - 41.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Saint Anthony Hospital is seeking a Legal Extern for 16-20 hrs per week onsite. The role supports the Legal Services Department with contract review, research on healthcare issues, and regulatory compliance, while earning academic credit.

The extern will assist with document management, governance matters, and risk management activities under attorney supervision, gaining exposure to hospital operations and legal workflows.

Qualifikationen

• Current student enrolled in an accredited legal program.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of legal office procedures, legal terminology, and document preparation.
• Understanding of healthcare privacy requirements, including HIPAA.
• Familiarity with healthcare regulatory environments, including accreditation and compliance processes.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Commitment to professionalism, integrity, diversity, equity, inclusion, and patient-centered healthcare.

Aufgaben

• Provide support to the General Counsel and Legal Services Department. Review contracts for compliance with federal and state laws as well as hospital policies and contracting standards.
• Prepare, proofread, format, and distribute legal correspondence, reports, contracts, presentations, and other documents.
• Research healthcare, privacy, corporate, labor, governance and board formation issues, and draft briefs.
• Assist with organization of legal files and records.
• Assist with preparation and filing of contracts, memoranda, and other documents.
• Coordinate responses to records requests and regulatory inquiries.
• Maintain confidentiality of privileged information and HIPAA-related data.
• Support compliance by updating revisions to applicable laws affecting hospital operations.

Kenntnisse

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

PowerPoint

Legal document preparation

HIPAA/privacy knowledge

Healthcare regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Prioritization

Professionalism

Legal terminology

Ausbildung

Law school student (accredited program)

Tools

Contract management software

Document management systems

Jobbeschreibung

Position Title: Legal Externship
Shift: Days
Schedule: 16-20 hrs per week
Onsite
Length of Externship: min 1 semester
*Must be a student in at law program.atan accredited school

About Us

Saint Anthony Hospital is a diverse and community-centric hospital, your career can thrive in, while addressing the health and wellness challenges that families in our neighborhood face. Our employees deliver on our mission and achieve success by working together to provide excellent customer service and patient care.
As part of Saint Anthony Hospital’s commitment to providing the highest quality health care, we will be building a new state-of-the-art hospital to serve as an anchor to the Focal Point Community Campus. Learn more at focalpointchicago.org.

Position Summary

The Legal Extern builds on their legal training and education by providing legal support to the hospital's Legal Services Department by assisting with contract review and follow up, legal correspondence, research on hospital and healthcare related issues, document management, litigation support, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, policy and procedure review and risk management activities. This position helps ensure the efficiency of hospital legal services while gaining valuable experience in the day-to-day operations of a hospital legal department.

As part of Saint Anthony Hospital, the Legal Extern learns and earns educational credits while supporting legal and regulatory functions that protect the organization, promote compliance, and advance the hospital's mission of providing high-quality, equitable healthcare to diverse and medically underserved communities.

Key Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Provide support to the General Counsel and Legal Services Department.Review contracts for compliance with federal and state laws as well as hospital policies and contracting standards.
• Prepare, proofread, format, and distribute legal correspondence, reports, contracts, presentations, and other documents.
• Research Legal healthcare, compliance, privacy, corporate, labor, marketing, governance and board formation issues, as well as other subjects and draft legal briefs related to research.
• Contribute to the organization of legal files, correspondence, and records in electronic and paper filing systems.
• Assist with the preparation, routing, execution, and filing of contracts, agreements, memoranda of understanding, business associate agreements, and other legal documents.
• Recognize, track, and notify appropriate persons regarding contract expiration and renewal dates.
• Monitor contract workflows and follow up with internal departments regarding outstanding items and updated timelines.
• Assist with document collection, organization, and production related to litigation, subpoenas, governmental inquiries, and claims.
• Coordinate responses to requests for records under the direction of legal counsel.
• Assist with insurance claims documentation and communication with outside counsel and insurance carriers.
• Assist with maintaining documentation related to healthcare regulations and accreditation requirements.
• Support compliance by updating, summarizing and reporting on revisions to applicable federal, state, and local laws affecting hospital operations.
• Assist with preparation of reports and documentation for regulatory agencies and accreditation surveys.
• Maintain confidentiality of privileged legal and compliance information.
• Support document retention and records management activities.
• Coordinate collection of requested records for investigations and quality reviews.
• Maintain document retention schedules in accordance with organizational policy and legal requirements.
• Respond to internal requests for legal documents under attorney supervision.
• Provide courteous and professional customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain confidentiality consistent with attorney-client privilege, HIPAA, state and federal legal requirements, and organizational policies.
• Participate in departmental meetings, training, and professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current Student enrolled in an accredited Legal Program
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of legal office procedures, legal terminology, and document preparation.
• Understanding of healthcare privacy requirements, including HIPAA, and principles of confidentiality.
• Familiarity with healthcare regulatory environments, including accreditation and compliance processes, preferred.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Commitment to professionalism, integrity, diversity, equity, inclusion, and patient-centered healthcare.

Preferred

• Experience supporting an in-house legal department or healthcare legal practice.
• Familiarity with healthcare contracts, regulatory compliance, medical staff matters, or risk management.
• Experience using contract management software and document management systems.

Why Join Saint Anthony Hospital

• Community-Focused, Technology-Driven: Work in a setting that combines advanced technology with a mission-driven, community-centered approach.
• Competitive Compensation: Receive a strong, market-aligned salary package.
• Innovative Environment: Be part of an exciting transformation as we transition to a new, next-generation healthcare campus.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a close-knit team that values communication, teamwork, and mutual support.
• Professional Growth: Grow your career in an organization that invests in development and continuous learning.
• Meaningful Impact: Serve a diverse patient population and make a real difference in their healthcare journey.
• Recognition & Excellence: Proudly recognized as a Primary Stroke Center and a respected teaching hospital shaping future healthcare professionals.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Saint Anthony Hospital is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment based on age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.