Health Care Associate Attorney

A law firm in Kansas City is actively seeking a skilled Health Care Associate Attorney with expertise in handling high-level and strategic aspects of legal matters within the Corporate Services Group (CSG). The ideal candidate will simultaneously manage multiple legal matters at various stages, ensuring quality legal work, meeting billable hour requirements, and fostering business development efforts. The role requires a commitment to the highest ethical standards of the legal profession and strong attention to detail for effective communication with attorneys and clients.

Duties:

• Handle high-level and strategic aspects of multiple legal matters from inception to conclusion.
• Produce quality legal work and meet billable hour requirements to ensure excellent client services.
• Manage and generate business through both group and individual efforts.
• Adhere to the highest ethical standards of the legal profession.
• Utilize health care expertise within the Corporate Services Group (CSG).
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and interpersonal skills for effective communication.
• Work independently and productively, showing a keen interest in advancing a career in CSG.

Education and Certification:

• Juris Doctor degree.
• 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.

Requirements:

• 4+ years of relevant experience in ACA, Healthcare Benefits, Qualified Plan compliance with IRS and Department of Labor, Multi-employer plans, and benefits in mergers and acquisitions.
• 5-8 years' experience as a licensed attorney at a law firm (preferred).
• Substantial experience in drafting, reviewing motions, and court filings.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective communication with attorneys and clients.
• Ability to work independently and productively.
• Demonstrated commitment to the highest ethical standards.

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.