Healthfirst, one of New York’s largest not-for-profit health insurance companies, has earned the trust of close to 2 million members by ensuring access to affordable and high-quality healthcare. Sponsored by downstate New York’s leading hospital systems, Healthfirst’s unique advantage is rooted in its mission to put members first by partnering closely with its broad network of providers on shared goals. Healthfirst is also a pioneer of the value-based care model, now recognized as a national best practice. Who We Are: For more than 30 years, Healthfirst has worked with its network of hospital systems, community providers, and partners to improve health outcomes and advance health equity through better access to care—especially in underserved communities adversely impacted by disease, health disparities, and socioeconomic barriers to optimal health. Position Summary: Healthfirst is looking for a first or second-year law student interested in gaining exposure to the healthcare system and the day-to-day operations of an in-house legal department. This is Full time 40 hrs per week; Hybrid-NY opportunity in office three days per week. *Compensation is listed below as the salaried equivalent, but this is an hourly fixed term internship paying $25/hr.

Responsibilities

This role will focus primarily on provider and vendor contract drafting, corporate governance, evidence collection for litigation and pre-litigation disputes, as well as administrative law hearing preparation and appearances. The legal intern will assist and work directly with the in-house Attorneys while maintaining confidentiality and the highest ethical standards in all aspects of work. This role will provide exposure to the fast-paced functioning of a corporate legal department, diverse and sophisticated cutting-edge legal issues and hands on advocacy before Administrative Law Judges.

The ideal candidate will have an interest in Healthcare, Not-For-Profit (NFP) law, corporate law, and Litigation.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be actively enrolled in law school with a strong academic record
Must be able to commit 20-30 hours per week in office at 100 Church Street in Downtown Manhattan three days per week
Strong communication and executive presentation skills as well as strong writing ability, including legal drafting skills.
Attention to detail

Hiring Range*:

Greater New York City Area (NY, NJ, CT residents): $39,208 - $52,000
All Other Locations (within approved locations): $34,091 - $49,920

As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, licenses and certifications, and any other factors Healthfirst deems pertinent to the hiring decision.

In addition to your salary, Healthfirst offers employees a full range of benefits such as, medical, dental and vision coverage, incentive and recognition programs, life insurance, and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Healthfirst believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package wherever its employees work and live.

The hiring range is defined as the lowest and highest salaries that Healthfirst in “good faith” would pay to a new hire, or for a job promotion, or transfer into this role.

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