Law Student Intern-Legal Services (Unpaid)

About Children's Minnesota

At Children's Minnesota, we get to see amazing every day. The fighting spirit of a 24-week-old preemie. The

resilient five year old learning to walk again. And the sense of pure optimism we see in every child. We believe

children are the most amazing people on earth-and that drives us to do everything we can to live up to the privilege

of caring for them.

Children's Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in

Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and

not-for-profit system since 1924, Children's serves kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing

hospitals, 12 primary and specialty-care clinics and six rehabilitation sites. Children's maintains its longstanding

commitment to the community to improve children's health by providing high-quality, family-centered pediatric

services and advancing those efforts through research and education. This work is made possible in large part by

generous philanthropic and volunteer support from individuals and organizations throughout the state and region. An

award-winning health system, Children's is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children's

hospital and by The Leapfrog Group for quality and efficiency. Please visit childrensMN.org.

EMPLOYEE STATUS: Law Student Intern (Unpaid)

Hours: 10-80 hours per two weeks

Shift: Days

Shift Length: Negotiable

DESCRIPTION

Department Overview

Children's legal services department provides comprehensive legal services across the organization. Services

include contract assistance, compliance with state and federal laws, employment matters, government investigations,

intellectual property, subpoenas/requests for testimony, and many other issues.

Position Summary

Children's legal services department is seeking an intern who is a current law student. This role will learn about

real-life legal practice by supporting the Legal department and leaders of Children's. The intern's responsibilities

will include drafting and reviewing various legal documents and performing legal research and analysis suited to a

project's particular audience. The Intern shall perform all tasks under the educational oversight of a licensed attorney supervisor. The subject matter will include a wide variety of health law and general in-house practice areas

such as healthcare fraud and abuse and privacy laws, tax-exemption considerations, clinical research, hospital policy

compliance, etc. This remote position with opportunities for shadowing opportunities will be provided and tailored

to the extern's interests with the goal of exposing him or her to the work and dynamics of a fast-paced in-house

environment.

This unpaid remote internship may begin in May or June, 2024 for approximately ten to twelve weeks.

Housing is not provided and travel costs are the responsibility of the candidate. The office is located at

Children's Business Campus 5901 Lincoln Drive, Edina, Minnesota.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A rising Fall 2024 2L or 3L law student

• A self-starter who enjoys working in a team environment

• An interest in health law and compliance

• The ideal candidate should have outstanding research and writing skills along with effective verbal

communication skills

• Extremely conscious of meeting deadlines

• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office and online legal research

Interested candidates please submit a resume, transcript, and a writing sample in PDF form to:

Jackie.Simmons@childrensmn.org. Finalists will be notified via e-mail regarding the interview process.

Physical Demands

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The posted pay range represents rates for a grouping of multiple jobs within a salary grade. We carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate, and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Children's Minnesota.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Children's Minnesota requires proof of COVID-19 vaccine, and as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), immunity to vaccine preventable infectious diseases, prior to employment.

Children's Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.