Law Clerk

Why This Role

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute (IBJI) is the largest independent orthopedic group in the Midwest with over 150 physicians and more than 100 locations across Chicagoland. Our Legal Department is small and high-trust and our Law Clerk Program offers hands-on experience with the legal and business issues facing a healthcare organization. You will work directly with the General Counsel and legal team on research contracts compliance and active matters developing the judgment and practical skills that connect law school to in house practice.

What Youll Own

Legal Research and Analysis research healthcare corporate employment and other legal issues; prepare concise memoranda that identify relevant authority explain the analysis and flag practical considerations for attorney review.

Contract and Document Support assist with drafting and reviewing agreements correspondence and policies; compare revisions identify issues and support contract routing execution tracking and renewal.

Compliance and Policy Support research state and federal requirements help review policies and compliance materials and assist with regulatory updates and employee training resources.

Litigation and Matter Support help prepare chronologies document summaries and materials for litigation subpoenas claims and internal reviews; organize files and track assigned deadlines.

Legal Operations and Special Projects support contract-management systems corporate records and department projects; assist with meeting preparation correspondence and other administrative needs of the General Counsels office.

Why Youll Want to Stay

Practical experience work on real matters spanning healthcare law compliance contracts and corporate legal operations with opportunities to see how legal advice informs business decisions.

Mentorship and feedback develop research writing and analytical skills through assignments and feedback from experienced legal professionals.

Access to leadership work with the General Counsel and as appropriate interact with physicians business leaders and outside counsel; observe selected meetings and negotiations.

A headquarters built for the job easy on-site parking a complimentary on-site gym and a walkable location minutes from downtown Park Ridge restaurants and the Metra train.

A team that invests in its people regular team activities and a strong department culture.

What Were Looking For

Current enrollment in an accredited law school and strong legal research writing and analytical skills.

Interest in healthcare law or in-house practice. Relevant coursework or prior experience is helpful but not required.

Attention to detail sound judgment discretion with sensitive information and a willingness to learn and incorporate feedback.

Ability to manage competing assignments meet deadlines communicate progress and work effectively with attorneys and business colleagues.

Comfort with Microsoft Office and legal research tools plus a willingness to learn contract- and document-management systems.

Availability for a part-time schedule across three to four days per week. On-site work is preferred; a hybrid arrangement may be available.

How to Apply

Email your resume to Chris Kantas at

Base salary offers for this position may vary based on factors such as location skills and relevant experience. We offer the following benefits to those who are benefit eligible (30 hours a week): medical dental vision life and AD&D insurance long and short term disability 401k program with company match and profit sharing wellness program health savings accounts flexible savings accounts ID protection plan and accident critical illness and hospital addition we offer paid holidays and paid time off.

Illinois Bone and Joint Institute LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications merit and business need without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status military or veteran status sexual orientation gender identity and expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to recruitment and placement promotion training transfer retention rate of pay and all other terms and conditions of employment.