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Legal Intern - Ohio Department of Medicaid

 

About Us

Investing in opportunities for Ohioans that work for every person and every family in every corner of our state is at the hallmark of Governor DeWine’s agenda for Ohio’s future. To ensure Ohio is “the best place to live, work, raise and family and start a business,” we must have strong schools, a great quality of life, and compassion for those who need our help.

Ohio Department of Medicaid plays a unique and necessary role in supporting the governor’s vision. As the single state Medicaid agency responsible for administering high-quality, person-centric healthcare, the department is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of nearly one in every four Ohioans served. We do so by:

  • Delivering a personalized care experience to more than three million people served.
  • Improving care for children and adults with complex behavioral health needs
  • Working collectively with our partners and providers to measurably strengthen wellness and health outcomes.
  • Streamlining administrative burdens so doctors and healthcare providers have more time for patient care
  • Ensuring financial transparency and operational accountability across all Medicaid programs and services.


What You Will Do At ODM

Office: Legal Counsel 

Bureau: Contracts & Procurement

Working Title: Legal Intern (PNs 20100919, 20100920)

 

Internship Overview
The Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) is seeking a law school student who has completed at least one year of law school to serve as a legal intern for the agency’s Contracts and Procurement bureau. Under the general direction of a licensed attorney, your responsibilities will include:

  • Drafting legal documents including contracts, grants, inter-agency agreements, and assisting in special projects of value to the Ohio Medicaid program
  • Conducting legal research and preparing reports on findings
  • Writing, editing, and tracking material content development and changes using applicable software including Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Performing other duties as assigned (e.g., special projects, maintaining logs, records, and files)


Internships at ODM focus on enhancing your knowledge and experience by providing opportunities to assist with important agency projects that relate to your field of study. ODM offers flexible days, hours and internship duration to meet agency needs and your academic schedule. 

 

Qualifications

 

Requirements

  • Must be currently enrolled in an American Bar Association accredited law school.
  • Minimum 2.5 GPA required.

 ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

 Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

  

Supplemental Information

This internship is part-time, temporary.

This position is unclassified per 124.11 (A) (12), Ohio Revised Code.

Travel required, as needed. Must provide own transportation. Or, in order to operate a state vehicle, you must have a valid driver's license from state of residence.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

 Background Check Information 

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.