Counsel

Cleveland Clinic

18h • Remote

About The Position

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. As Counsel, you will exercise independent judgment and discretion in performing substantive legal work as a licensed attorney. In this role, you will maintain positive client relationships, ensure strict confidentiality in all client matters, and work either independently or under the guidance of senior attorneys, depending on case needs. You may also supervise or manage other attorneys and paralegals within the department, providing direction and oversight as appropriate. Successful performance in this position requires the application of advanced, in-depth knowledge within your specific area of legal practice. A caregiver in this role works remotely Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., based in Ohio or Florida. This position requires occasional travel to Northeast Ohio, typically a few times per year.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA accredited law school
• Five or more years of experience as a practicing attorney, including at least two years specifically in the area of practice
• Strong understanding of the operation of a regulated industry
• Member in good standing of the Ohio bar or Florida bar or ability to become a member of the state bar within a reasonable period of time
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion to perform legal services

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Florida medical malpractice defense, coordination of benefits, pharmacy benefits, subrogation, patient and payer disputes and Medicare/ALJ proceedings
• Healthcare experience

Responsibilities

• Supervise or manage other attorneys or paralegals within the department as needed.
• Maintain expertise in assigned subject matter areas, advise appropriate members of the department on legal developments impacting the attorney's areas of expertise and actively seek out opportunities to bring the organization into compliance within those areas of law.
• Ensure timely responses are provided to requests for legal advice in the attorney's assigned areas.
• Identify and proactively seek to implement measures to bring legal services to the organization in the most effective way possible.
• Cooperate effectively and take leadership roles as requested on projects and teams within the Law Department and within the organization.
• Relate professionally and effectively to people at all levels of the organization and utilize excellent problem-solving, writing and organizational skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree