Staff Attorney-ARMC(Days) FT

Adena Health System; Chillicothe (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Adena Health System is seeking a Staff Attorney in Chillicothe, OH. This full-time, day-shift role supports the General Counsel with contract drafting, legal review, and policy development.

The attorney will prepare briefs, pleadings, and various legal documents while coordinating information from multiple departments for accuracy and compliance. Ideal candidates have 2–5 years of contract experience, a J.D., and an Ohio license, with a preference for those familiar with healthcare law and

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) required.
• Current Ohio law license.
• 2–5 years’ experience in contracts/healthcare setting; 5 years preferred.
• Contract drafting and development experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist General Counsel with contracts, legal review, and research.
• Prepare legal documents: briefs, pleadings, contracts, and certificates.
• Coordinate information gathering across departments for contracts.

Skills

Contract drafting

Legal research

Contract review

Litigation support

Healthcare law

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Ohio law license

Tools

Contract management system

Job description

Staff Attorney – Chillicothe (Days) FT

At Adena Health, professional roles shape the systems, strategy, and operational excellence that support patient care across Southern Ohio. These positions are a great fit for leaders and specialists who value purpose-driven work and community impact.

Job Description

Mission Statement:

“Called to serve our communities”.

Guiding Principle:

“Let all that you do be done in love”.

Vision:

To be the region's most trusted partner in healthcare.

Values:

Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, and Trust.

Position Highlights

• Position: Staff Attorney
• Salary: Based on Years of experience and Job description requirements
• Work Life Balance: Full-Time | Day Shift
• Location/Department: Chillicothe –
• Reports to: Stacie Porter

At Adena Health, professional roles shape the systems, strategy, and operational excellence that support patient care across Southern Ohio. These positions are a great fit for leaders and specialists who value purpose-driven work and community impact.

Why Adena?

• Community-centered decision making
• Leadership visibility and cross-functional collaboration
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Growth-focused culture
• Opportunity to influence real healthcare outcomes

Does Adena offer growth opportunities?

Growth at Adena isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s built through relationships, mentorship, and opportunity.

Caregivers are encouraged to explore career paths that fit their strengths and interests through:

• Emerging leader and leadership development programs
• Tuition assistance and education support
• Skill-building and lateral career opportunities
• Visibility with leaders who recognize potential early

What You’ll Do

The Attorney assists the General Counsel in major activities such as contract preparation, legal review, research, operational and litigation matters and correspondence. This position prepares legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, contracts, initial and amended articles of incorporation, stock certificates and other securities, buy sell agreements, closing papers and binders, deeds and trust instruments for review, approval and use by the General Counsel. The Attorney coordinates the gathering of information from various departments in the preparation of contracts and other legal documents; reviews certain contracts and other legal documents to ensure necessary provisions are contained therein; and participates on and provides input to various Health System committees. This position has no direct patient care contact, has access to confidential organizational information and will function in collaboration with other department and organizational members.

Required Educational Degree: Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Required Certifications, From accredited law school and current Ohio law license.

Required Experience: A minimum of 2-5 years experience required with 5 years preferred with contract drafting and development and operational matters, preferably in a health care setting. Previous experience in working with a high volume of contracts or contract management system desired.

Reviews certain contracts and other legal documents to ensure necessary provisions are contained therein. Coordinates the gathering of information, materials, documents, reports and evidence as is needed. Assures compliance with Adena Health System policies, applicable laws, regulations and accreditation standards. Contributes to the ongoing development of the Risk and Legal team and the quality improvement process

Serves as a resource person to all managers in contracting, negotiating, process improvement, and service line development. Responds to customer complaints and inquiries in a timely manner. Develops necessary department-related reports and trending metrics to satisfy customer needs. Participates in developing department goals, objectives, and systems.

Why Caregivers Stay?

• Reliable compensation
• Strong healthcare coverage options
• 3.5% retirement match with automatic annual increase
• PTO that grows with tenure
• Visible leadership impact within a regional health system

Adena Health System is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class.