Overview
Law Clerk – Intern Jobs in Topeka, KS at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas
Title: Law Clerk – Intern
Company: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas
Location: Topeka, KS
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information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13606770 **Are
you ready to make a difference? Choose to work for one of the most
trusted companies in Kansas.**
- Why Join Us?**
- **Make a Positive Impact:** Your work will directly contribute to
the health and well-being of Kansans.
- **Family** **Comes First**: Total rewards package that promotes the
idea of family first for all employees. Paid vacation and sick leave
with paid maternity and paternity available immediately upon hire
- **Professional Growth Opportunities:** Advance your career with
ongoing training and development programs.
- **Dynamic Work Environment:** Collaborate with a team of passionate
and driven individuals in a work environment that promotes
flexibility.
- **Trust and Stability:** Work for one of the most trusted companies
in Kansas with over 80 years of commitment, compassion and
community.
- **Inclusive Work Environment:** We pride ourselves on fostering a
workplace where everyone is valued and respected.
**Job Summary**
Assist in-house attorneys by conducting research on a wide variety of
legal issues. Collaborate with other team members on special projects
and assignments as needed. Maintain confidentiality of client
information and adhere to ethical standards of the legal profession.
This is a 15-20 hours a week position.
**What you'll do**
- Research legal and regulatory matters in the areas of health and
life insurance law, employment law, administrative law, contractual
matters, current litigation, and others, under the direction and
guidance of in-house counsel.
- Prepare factual summaries of complex legal matters for attorney
review.
- Attend meetings with in-house counsel to develop a wide
understanding of the company and assist in-house attorneys with
presentations on a variety of regulatory and legal matters.
**What you need**
**Knowledge/Skills/Abilities**
- Ability to critically read and interpret documents, case law,
statutes, and regulations.
- Effectively use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and
weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to
problems.
- Skilled in communicating clearly and effectively, both in written
and oral communication.
- Able to organize and prioritize assignments and meet deadlines.
- Skilled in utilizing legal research tools such as Westlaw, Lexis
Nexis, and others.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
Education And Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Enrollment in an accredited law school program with a strong
academic record required.Hi Cody
- Prior law clerk experience preferred but not required.
**Physical Requirements**
- Sedentary desk work
- Required to use a computer up to 90% of the day.
- Occasional lifting boxes up to 25 lbs.
**Compensation**
**$23.58 – $29.40**
**Non-Exempt 12**
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas offers excellent competitive
compensation with the goal of retaining and growing talented team
members. The compensation range for this role is a good faith
estimate, it is estimated based on what a successful candidate might
be paid. All offers presented to candidates are carefully reviewed
to ensure fair, equitable pay by offering competitive wages that
align with the individual's skills, education, experience, and
training. The range may vary above or below the stated amounts.
**Our Commitment to Connection and Belonging**
At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, we are committed to fostering a
culture of connection and belonging, where mutual respect is at the
foundation of our workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities
to all individuals, regardless of race, col r, religion, belief, sex,
pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical
conditions), national origin, age, physical or mental disability,
marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,
genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military or
veteran status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic
protected by applicable law.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas conducts pre-employment drug
screening, criminal conviction check, employment verifications and
education as part of a conditional offer of employment.
