Legal Intern, Paid

Family & Children's Services

Tulsa, OK

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
American Dental Association (ADA), Analysis Skills, Auto Insurance, Code of Federal Regulations, Communication Skills, Contract Creation, D Programming Language, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Driver's License, Employment Law, Federal Laws and Regulations, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Health Information Management, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Interpret Regulations, Legal, Legal Research, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, Organizational Skills, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Procedure Development, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Research Skills, Risk Analysis, State Laws and Regulations, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Tulsa, OK
POSTED
2 days ago

As a Legal Intern at FCS, you will have the opportunity to gain valuable hands‑on experience in various legal areas while supporting our life changing mission. The legal intern works closely with the Associate General Counsel and other members of the legal team to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations. This position offers a dynamic and challenging environment where you will actively contribute to projects related to policy development, risk assessment, privacy, and internal legal affairs. This is an in‑person and paid position.Position Specific Duties & ResponsibilitiesRegularly meet with the Associate General Counsel for project briefs and research assignments, ensuring clear communication and understanding of tasks.Collaborate with the Privacy Officer on projects related to privacy and compliance.Conduct research on legal matters and draft memos for internal legal affairs, containing recommendations and evaluations of potential liabilities.Manage incoming Protected Health Information (PHI) incident reports and conduct further fact‑finding to assess potential breaches; author PHI breach risk assessments and present findings to the review committee.Assist in analyzing and revising policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations, identifying and addressing any potential legal issues. [with HIPAA, ADA, Oklahoma laws, 42 CFR Part 2, COA Standards, and ODMHSAS]Collaborate with program staff to review existing program policies and procedures, draft new policies as needed, and compile relevant documentation.Participate in the drafting of contracts and lease agreements, providing support to the legal team in negotiating and finalizing these documents.EducationEnrolled in a Juris Doctor (J.D.) program at an accredited law schoolExperienceCompletion of at least one year of law schoolPerformance CompetenciesResearchPolicy Review and RevisionDocument DraftingLegal Team SupportKnowledge / Skills / AbilitiesStrong research and analytical skills to gather and interpret legal information accurately.Proficiency in legal research tools, Microsoft Office Suite, and other relevant software applications.Excellent written and verbal communication skills to draft clear and concise memos, reports, and policies.Detail‑oriented and highly organized, capable of managing multiple tasks efficiently.Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, contributing effectively to a diverse team.Certifications / LicensesMust possess a valid Driver License and satisfactory driving record and use personal automobile to travel to locations other than primary office. Proof of automobile insurance required.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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Family & Children's Services