Law Clerk - Intern

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Why Join Us?

• Make a Positive Impact: Your work will directly contribute to the health and well-being of Kansans.

• Family Comes First: Total rewards package that promotes the idea of family first for all employees. Paid vacation and sick leave with paid maternity and paternity available immediately upon hire

• Professional Growth Opportunities: Advance your career with ongoing training and development programs.

• Dynamic Work Environment: Collaborate with a team of passionate and driven individuals in a work environment that promotes flexibility.

• Trust and Stability: Work for one of the most trusted companies in Kansas with over 80 years of commitment, compassion and community.

• Inclusive Work Environment: We pride ourselves on fostering a workplace where everyone is valued and respected.

Job Summary

Assist in-house attorneys by conducting research on a wide variety of legal issues. Collaborate with other team members on special projects and assignments as needed. Maintain confidentiality of client information and adhere to ethical standards of the legal profession. This is a 15-20 hours a week position.

What you’ll do

• Research legal and regulatory matters in the areas of health and life insurance law, employment law, administrative law, contractual matters, current litigation, and others, under the direction and guidance of in-house counsel.

• Prepare factual summaries of complex legal matters for attorney review.

• Attend meetings with in-house counsel to develop a wide understanding of the company and assist in-house attorneys with presentations on a variety of regulatory and legal matters.
   

What you need

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to critically read and interpret documents, case law, statutes, and regulations.

• Effectively use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Skilled in communicating clearly and effectively, both in written and oral communication.

• Able to organize and prioritize assignments and meet deadlines.

• Skilled in utilizing legal research tools such as Westlaw, Lexis Nexis, and others.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Enrollment in an accredited law school program with a strong academic record required.Hi Cody

• Prior law clerk experience preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements

• Sedentary desk work

• Required to use a computer up to 90% of the day.

• Occasional lifting boxes up to 25 lbs.

Compensation

$23.58 - $29.40

Non-Exempt 12

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas offers excellent competitive compensation with the goal of retaining and growing talented team members. The compensation range for this role is a good faith estimate, it is estimated based on what a successful candidate might be paid.  All offers presented to candidates are carefully reviewed to ensure fair, equitable pay by offering competitive wages that align with the individual's skills, education, experience, and training. The range may vary above or below the stated amounts.

Our Commitment to Connection and Belonging

At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, we are committed to fostering a culture of connection and belonging, where mutual respect is at the foundation of our workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military or veteran status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas conducts pre-employment drug screening, criminal conviction check, employment verifications and education as part of a conditional offer of employment.