Law Clerk

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Legal Research and Analysis — 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.
• Contract and Document Support — assist with drafting and reviewing agreements, correspondence, and policies; compare revisions, identify issues, and support contract routing, execution, tracking, and renewal.
• Compliance and Policy Support — research state and federal requirements, help review policies and compliance materials, and assist with regulatory updates and employee training resources.
• Litigation and Matter Support — help prepare chronologies, document summaries, and materials for litigation, subpoenas, claims, and internal reviews; organize files and track assigned deadlines.
• Legal Operations and Special Projects — support contract-management systems, corporate records, and department projects; assist with meeting preparation, correspondence, and other administrative needs of the General Counsel’s office.

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. On-site work is preferred; a hybrid arrangement may be available.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, long and short term disability, 401k program with company match and profit sharing, wellness program, health savings accounts, flexible savings accounts, ID protection plan and accident, critical illness and hospital benefits.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.

Pay

Base salary offers for this position may vary based on factors such as location, skills and relevant experience.