Healthcare Attorney (Mid-level lateral)
Company: Jackson LLP Healthcare Lawyers
Location: Evanston
Posted on: November 20, 2023
Job Description:
About Us
Jackson LLP is a boutique healthcare firm with a client-centered
ethos and friendly work environment. We seek a full-time mid-level
lateral attorney for our. The attorney must be barred in Illinois,
New York, or California and have a minimum of 3 years of barred
non-litigation experience. (Attorneys with less experience can
apply for the .)
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 societal and
community health, including a recognition of healthcare as a human
right, a thriving employer of millions, and a burgeoning area of
law. Their interest in law is genuine, curious, and enthusiastic.
They must understand the framework of the CFRs and the regulatory
scheme that underscores much of the work of a regulatory healthcare
attorney. Crucially, they must have an exceptional attention to
detail. The firm's work is 99% regulatory or transactional, and we
do very little litigation. -
Jackson LLP's office has been remodeled specifically to offer
exceptional COVID safety measures.
The attorney will be expected to work regular business hours and
will not have a billable hour requirement. The firm offers a
generous benefits package, including paid time off and bonuses.
Applicants seeking a part-time role will be considered. Any
part-time position requires a four- or five-day workweek with a
minimum of 25 hours per week.
Position Description
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide legal support to clients including medical
professionals, small- to mid-sized healthcare practices, and
mHealth companies on licensure, scope of practice, regulatory
compliance, and day-to-day business issues
- Review employment contracts and negotiate contract terms on
behalf of individual healthcare professionals, or represent
established practice in contract negotiation with potential new
employee
- Draft employment contracts, independent contractor agreements,
physician collaborative agreements, and other such documents in
compliance with all applicable healthcare laws
- Prepare clients' HIPAA policies and procedures and advise
clients on topics relating to HIPAA compliance
- Advise clients both orally and in writing as to questions
regarding the Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, Stark Law,
EKRA, CMP, and related or state equivalent laws
- Conduct consultation calls with potential clients wherein you
will introduce them to the firm, assess their needs, and discuss
next steps
- Provide supportive, non-competitive, encouraging, and positive
guidance and supervision to junior attorneys, law clerks, and
administrative staff at the firm
- Supervise and guide Jackson LLP's junior attorneys and law
clerks, including: assign projects, review projects prior to
delivery to the client, critically analyze research findings and
suggest next steps, and support their professional growth
- Actively engage in continuing education about healthcare
topics, including reading healthcare legal news, staying apprised
of current events, and monitoring courts for health-related
decisions impacting the firm's clients
ABOUT THE ATTORNEY ROLE:(for full-time candidates)
- Work hours are approximately 8:00/8:30 until 5:30/6:00 each
day
- Salary depends heavily upon experience and qualifications,
starting at $90,000 + benefits
- Generous benefits package including health insurance, PTO, paid
holidays, disability insurance, 401k with matching, profit-sharing,
vision and dental
- Work must be in-person at our Evanston office
- Perfect for someone seeking to enjoy practicing law, working
directly with clients, and maintaining a life outside of
work
- Part-time candidates will be considered, and the role will be
modified accordingly.
REQUIREMENTS:
Professional:
- Actively barred in Illinois, New York, or California, with 3+
years experience as a barred attorney
- Experienced in the preparation and negotiation of
contracts
- Experienced in regulatory and transactional work (not
litigation)
- Knowledge of health law, including federal and state laws,
hospital and health care regulations, and knowledge of legal
aspects of contract agreement negotiations, practices, and
structures
- Extremely detail-oriented and able to deliver error-free work
to clients on tight deadlines
Interpersonal
- Able to effectively communicate challenging topics in a clear
manner to both clients and those over whom you have supervisory
responsibility at the firm
- Friendly. Jackson LLP is a supportive firm that is committed to
being a pleasant, mutually supportive, and warm work environment.
Competitiveness is not fostered or tolerated.
- Skilled at supervising and managing a diverse team of
professionals who require highly variable levels of oversight
Personal:
- Must be willing and able to work in the Evanston office (and
have reliable transportation)
- Must be conscientious about and vaccinated against COVID-19
Additional Information
- Benefits include:
- Health insurance (with employer contribution)
- Dental insurance (paid by employer)
- Vision insurance (paid by employer)
- Short-term disability insurance (paid by employer)
- 401k retirement with employer match
- Paid personal time off
- Paid holidays
- Work isin-personin Evanston. This is not a remote
position.
- COVID protocols and requirements:
- Vaccinated against COVID-19 and current with all
boosters
- Willing to obtain additional boosters as they become
available
- Vaccinated against the seasonal flu and otherwise current with
vaccines
- Willing to mask in the workplace (any time you leave your
office or someone visits your office)
- Depending upon policies in place at the time, willing to test
regularly (at the employer's expense)
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement
Jackson LLP Healthcare Lawyers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and
Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind.
Jackson LLP is committed to the principle of equal employment
opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a
work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All
employment decisions at Jackson LLP Healthcare Lawyers are based on
business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications,
without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social
or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental
or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender
identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic
partnership status, past or present military service, family
medical history or genetic information, family or parental status,
or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the
locations where we operate. Our firm will not tolerate
discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
We encourage applicants of all ages.
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