Law Clerk

Illinois Bone and Joint Institute LLC•Park Ridge, IL

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute (IBJI) is the largest independent orthopedic group in the Midwest with over 150 physicians and more than 100 locations across Chicagoland. Our Legal Department is small and high-trust, and our Law Clerk Program offers hands-on experience with the legal and business issues facing a healthcare organization. You will work directly with the General Counsel and legal team on research, contracts, compliance, and active matters, developing the judgment and practical skills that connect law school to in house practice.

Requirements

Current enrollment in an accredited law school and strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
Interest in healthcare law or in-house practice.
Attention to detail, sound judgment, discretion with sensitive information, and a willingness to learn and incorporate feedback.
Ability to manage competing assignments, meet deadlines, communicate progress, and work effectively with attorneys and business colleagues.
Comfort with Microsoft Office and legal research tools, plus a willingness to learn contract- and document-management systems.
Availability for a part-time schedule across three to four days per week.

Nice To Haves

Relevant coursework or prior experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

Research healthcare, corporate, employment, and other legal issues; prepare concise memoranda that identify relevant authority, explain the analysis, and flag practical considerations for attorney review.
Assist with drafting and reviewing agreements, correspondence, and policies; compare revisions, identify issues, and support contract routing, execution, tracking, and renewal.
Research state and federal requirements, help review policies and compliance materials, and assist with regulatory updates and employee training resources.
Help prepare chronologies, document summaries, and materials for litigation, subpoenas, claims, and internal reviews; organize files and track assigned deadlines.
Support contract-management systems, corporate records, and department projects; assist with meeting preparation, correspondence, and other administrative needs of the General Counsel’s office.