Health Care Associate Attorney

A law firm in Minneapolis is seeking a Health Care Associate Attorney with 4-6 years of experience in health care transactional and regulatory counseling. The ideal candidate should have a strong interest in health care issues and trends, along with a background in legal issues related to provider health care organizations. Exceptional oral communication, writing, research, and analytical skills are required, along with the ability to take ownership of projects, work effectively within a team, and communicate directly with clients and third-party advisors. Admission to the Minnesota Bar and outstanding academic credentials are necessary, with a Master's in Public Health, Health Administration, or a related graduate degree desired.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel to health care provider organizations on regulatory compliance, Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, fraud and abuse laws, HIPAA, and state privacy laws.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on health care laws and regulations.
• Draft and review contracts, agreements, and other legal documents pertaining to health care transactions.
• Assist clients with transactional matters involving health care organizations.
• Communicate directly with clients and third-party advisors to provide legal advice and guidance.

Requirements:

• Admission to the Minnesota Bar.
• 4-6 years of experience in health care transactional and regulatory counseling.
• Strong interest in health care issues and trends.
• Exceptional oral communication, writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and take ownership of projects.
• Outstanding academic credentials from an accredited law school.
• Master's in Public Health, Health Administration, or related graduate degree desired.

Education:

JD from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

Admission to the Minnesota Bar.

Skills:

• Legal knowledge of health care laws and regulations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.

This is a full-service, established law firm with regional, national and international clients. Their practice area includes litigation, real estate, employment, finance and mergers & acquisitions, and government lobbying. This firm comprises lawyers with absolutely stellar academic credentials from top national law schools. The associates at the firm seem very happy. It has formal mentoring program for young lawyers, and associates are encouraged to be involved within the community. The quality of the work expected and produced at the firm is tops, and everyone works hard but the firm realizes that lawyers have a life outside of work. Compensation is very competitive.