Shaker Heights, OH – Legal Externship – University Hospitals
AkronLawJobs No. 6838 Overview: University Hospitals Law Department provides advice on a broad array of legal
matters involving University Hospitals Health Systems, Inc., including contracting, corporate governance, corporate
transactions, healthcare operations, healthcare licensure and accreditation, fraud and abuse compliance, general legal
compliance advice, labor and employment, physician credentialing and discipline, intellectual property, IRB issues,
education on medico-legal issues, and consultation on bio-ethical issues.
Duties will include the opportunity to become directly involved with the broad range of legal matters that affect University
Hospitals Health System, Inc. The Law Department’s “small law firm” environment enables an intern to experience a wide
range of topics, including, general corporate practice, tax and nonprofit issues, employment law, real estate, health care
regulatory matters (e.g. Stark law, Anti-kickback, EMTALA, and HIPAA), hospital policy, patient care issues, and
corporate governance.
Qualifications: Strong research and writing skills are required. Background investigation by the Law Department and
approval of Vice President & Deputy General Counsel for Corporate Legal Services also required. Students with a
demonstrated interest in health law and with journal and/or clinic experience preferred.
How to apply: Please submit a resume, writing sample and unofficial transcript to:
Tamara Thompson
Legal Assistant
Corporate Legal Services
University Hospitals Health System, Inc.
4605 Warrensville Center Rd, MSC 9110
Shaker Heights, OH 44122
Deadline: For summer, ASAP. Interviews planned for mid-March.