Health Care Associate Attorney

A law firm in St. Louis is seeking a highly skilled Health Care Associate Attorney to join its Corporate Services Group (CSG). The ideal candidate will handle high-level and strategic aspects of multiple legal matters, ensuring the production of quality legal work and maintaining ethical standards. The position requires expertise in health care, strong attention to detail, and effective communication skills. The successful candidate should be able to work independently, demonstrate productivity, and have a keen interest in advancing their career within the CSG.

Duties:

• Simultaneously manage high-level and strategic aspects of multiple legal matters from inception to conclusion.
• Produce quality legal work and bill the required hours to provide excellent client services.
• Generate business through both group and individual efforts.
• Comply with the highest ethical standards of the legal profession.
• Utilize health care expertise to contribute to the Corporate Services Group.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and effective interpersonal skills for communication with attorneys and clients.
• Work independently and productively while showing a strong interest in advancing a career within CSG.

Education:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

Certifications:

Must be licensed to practice law in good standing in one or more jurisdictions where the firm conducts business; must maintain applicable license renewal and CLE requirements.

Experience:

• 4+ years' relevant experience in ACA, Healthcare Benefits, Qualified Plan compliance with IRS and Department of Labor, Multi-employer plans, benefits in mergers and acquisitions.
• Preferably 5-8 years' experience as a licensed attorney at a law firm.

Skills:

• Expertise in ACA, Healthcare Benefits, Qualified Plan compliance with IRS and Department of Labor.
• Substantial experience in drafting, reviewing motions, and court filings.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for effective communication with attorneys and clients.
• Ability to work independently and productively.
• Keen interest in advancing a career within the Corporate Services Group.

Independent lawyering with top of the market pay, this firm offers flexible hours, a good work/life balance, and diverse clientele. This firm entrusts its associates to take on a work load of their choice and provides a collegial environment to do so. This firm also values diversity, receiving a perfect score on the 2017 Corporate Equality Index.