Legal Clerk - Internship - Legal-MKE

Overview

Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity

~ Local Remote Position : To be considered you MUST live 2.5 hours of the greater Milwaukee area, but you will work from home~

Make Lives Better Including Your Own. If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You’ll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness. Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status.

Part And Full Time Benefits Eligibility

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Associate assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Referral program
• Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)
• Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance
  
  

Full Time Only Benefits Eligibility

• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Company provided life insurance
• Adoption benefit
• Disability (short and long term)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Optional life and dependent life insurance
• Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal plan
• Tuition reimbursement
  
  

Base pay in range will be determined by applicant’s skills and experience. Role is also eligible for team based bonus opportunities. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company’s 401(k) program.

Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.

The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting.

Responsibilities

Legal clerk will be responsible for assisting the Legal Operations group with special projects, licensure and other day-to-day support for the Legal Department.

• May assist with completion, review and follow up of license and/or permit applications.
• Reviews applications, obtains documentation from the community, reviews the application for completeness, obtains licensure fees, and submits applications to licensing agency.
• Provides general legal support such as conducting statutory and regulatory research, reviewing documents, updating contracts, and correspondence, as needed.
• Assist attorneys and legal operations team members with various tasks.
  
  

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Enrolled as a first-year or second-year law student.
• Interest in healthcare preferred.
• Ability to work independently and consult with supervisor as necessary.
• Motivated, self-starter eager to work in a fast paced legal group.
• Quick learner with a strong attention to detail.
• Must be able to prioritize multiple projects.
• Ability to read and interpret statutes and regulations.
  
  

Certifications, Licenses, And Other Special Requirements

None

Management/Decision Making

Makes standard and routine decisions based on detailed guidelines with limited independent judgment. Problems are generally solved with clear, detailed guidelines or by reporting them to a supervisor.

Knowledge And Skills

Has a basic level of skill and can follow written or verbal instructions. Has basic technical skills to complete a few repetitive and well-defined duties. Has a basic knowledge of the organization in order to answer basic questions. Strong communication skills. Team mentality. Motivated and willing to provide support to team members.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Standing
• Walking
• Sitting
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Climb or balance
• Talk or hear
• Ability to lift: up to 25 pounds
• Vision
• Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors
• Requires travel: Occasionally
  
  

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Salary Range Information

$23.58 - $29.48 / hour