Legal Intern

Job Description

Legal Intern | Ventra Health

The Tone:
This is a Legal Intern position at Ventra Health, supporting the in-house corporate legal department primarily remotely, with some limited in-office time potentially required and a preference for candidates who can align with West Coast hours. Ventra Health is a leading business solutions provider focused on Revenue Cycle Management for facility-based physicians across specialties like anesthesia and radiology. The company partners with healthcare providers to solve complex revenue and reimbursement issues, enabling clinicians to focus on patient care. This role is crucial in supporting the legal framework that underpins these services, ensuring compliance and smooth operations for the company.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Temporary
• Location: Hybrid, United States (must reside in authorized states, preference for West Coast hours alignment)

• Team: In-house Corporate Legal Department
• Mission: To assist Ventra’s corporate legal department with contract management, compliance activities, and legal research to support the company’s business solutions for healthcare providers.
• Tech Stack: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Westlaw

What You’ll Actually Do
• Contract Management: Review, draft, and accurately log customer and vendor agreements.
• Legal Research: Conduct legal research on various healthcare and compliance topics to inform departmental projects.
• Corporate Compliance: Assist with general corporate maintenance, including managing state filings and business licenses.
• Document Organization: Review, organize, and track various consent documents to ensure proper record-keeping.
• Legal Drafting: Draft legal correspondence and reports as required by the legal department.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Current second or third-year student pursuing a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law program, holding a Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience: No specific prior experience is required for this role.
• Skills:
* Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Westlaw for legal research and document preparation.
* Ability to interpret and apply state and federal laws, regulations, and policies relevant to legal and compliance matters.
* Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills for effective legal correspondence and team interaction.
* Strong judgment, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills to address legal challenges.
* Excellent attention to detail, organizational abilities, and time management for managing multiple tasks.
• Bonus: Prior experience in contract review/management, corporate legal work, or healthcare-related environments. The ability to work independently and a proactive, responsive, and detail-oriented approach are also preferred.