Healthcare Associate Attorney (IL/WI/TX/NY Bar) - Evanston, IL
About The Position
Jackson LLP is a boutique healthcare law firm with a client-centered ethos and friendly work environment. Our work is business, regulatory, and transactional healthcare law. We represent small and mid-sized healthcare practices. We do not handle medical malpractice matters, litigation, or represent large payors or hospitals. We seek a full-time attorney for our Evanston office. This position requires an active law license in Illinois, Wisconsin, Texas, or New York. The ideal candidate is attracted to Jackson LLP’s entrepreneurial culture and has a deep commitment to excellence in their work. They understand and appreciate the role of healthcare in their communities and are committed to serving independent practitioners. They have a genuine and enthusiastic interest in healthcare law. Crucially, they must have exceptional attention to detail. You will work closely with the firm’s senior attorneys, who will train and mentor you in healthcare law. You will be expected to work regular business hours but will not have a billable hour requirement. The firm offers a generous benefits package, including paid time off and bonuses.
Requirements
- Licensed attorney in Illinois, Wisconsin, Texas, or New York
- Zero to two years of post-bar experience preferred; candidates with up to four years of experience will be considered
- Residing in Illinois within commuting distance of the firm’s Evanston office
- Professional or educational experience in the preparation and negotiation of contracts
- Professional or educational experience in regulatory and transactional work (not litigation)
- Extremely detail-oriented and able to deliver accurate, client-ready work on deadline
- Able to communicate challenging topics clearly to both clients and colleagues
- Comfortable speaking with prospective and current clients by phone and video.
Nice To Haves
- Healthcare or business law experience preferred but not required
Responsibilities
- Provide legal support to clients, including medical professionals, small- to mid-sized healthcare practices, and management services organizations, on licensure, scope of practice, regulatory compliance, and day-to-day business issues
- Support new practice formation, including entity formation, intake documentation, and related startup matters.
- Draft and review employment contracts, independent contractor agreements, physician collaborative agreements, management services agreements, and other such documents in compliance with all applicable healthcare laws
- Prepare clients’ HIPAA policies and procedures and advise clients on HIPAA compliance
- Advise clients on questions regarding the Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, Stark Law, and related or state equivalent laws, with the support of the firm’s senior attorneys
Benefits
- Health insurance (with employer contribution)
- Dental insurance (paid by employer)
- Vision insurance (paid by employer)
- Short-term disability insurance (paid by employer)
- 401(k) retirement with employer match
- Paid personal time off
- Paid holidays
- Bonus eligibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
