Legal Intern

Join a dynamic organization driven by our passion for healthcare.  UHS is seeking talented individuals who are eager to contribute their expertise and pursue rewarding careers.  As a leader in acute care and behavioral health, UHS provides high-quality care to over 3 million patients annually, across our national network of facilities.

The UHS Corporate Legal Department is hiring a Legal Intern to work with the UHS of Delaware, Inc. (UHS) attorneys and UHS Corporate Compliance Department on a variety of impactful assignments related to the healthcare and insurance industries, both legal and compliance related from January - May 2025.  Reports to the Associate General Counsel and receives feedback and guidance on all work. 

• Hybrid work environment.
• Part time, 20 hours/week
• Will consider students looking to receive school credit.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Conducts factual and legal research and analysis related to healthcare laws and regulations and healthcare policy; drafts contracts.
• Drafts and prepares memorandums, contracts, legal training presentations, policies, and other corporate documents.
• Gains understanding of the UHS business model and how the Legal Department functions as part of the business.
• Participates in department and other meetings to learn ongoing initiatives.

• Active enrollment in good standing in an accredited law degree program and beginning 2nd or 3rd year of law school in the Fall of 2024. 
• GPA Minimum: 3.00
• Healthcare experience preferred.
• Working knowledge and competence using standard PC software programs, including Microsoft Office.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and time management skills.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Self-starter who enjoys working in a team environment.

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All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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