Summer 2027 In-House Legal Graduate Intern

Company :

Highmark Health

Job Description : 

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. independently. At this time, we do not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

The Summer 2027 In-House Legal Graduate Internship provides a current first-year law student with an opportunity to gain meaningful, hands-on experience within Highmark Health’s Legal Department. This internship is designed to provide direct exposure to the day-to-day responsibilities of an in-house legal team while building practical legal research, writing, analytical, and business skills within the complex and highly regulated healthcare industry.

As a member of the Legal Department, the intern will work alongside experienced attorneys and collaborate with business partners across the organization on a variety of legal and business matters. Participants will gain insight into how an enterprise legal function partners with the business to evaluate legal considerations, manage risk, support strategic initiatives, and provide practical guidance that enables organizational objectives.

The program provides hands-on experience through legal research and analysis, document review and drafting, preparation of legal and business communications, and participation in ongoing projects and departmental initiatives. The intern will have the opportunity to gain exposure to multiple areas of in-house legal practice while learning how legal considerations intersect with healthcare operations, business strategy, regulatory requirements, and enterprise decision-making.

Typical responsibilities include conducting legal research, analyzing legal and business issues, drafting and reviewing documents and communications, supporting attorneys with active matters and projects, preparing summaries and recommendations, and collaborating with internal stakeholders. Through mentorship, substantive assignments, and professional development opportunities, the intern will strengthen the practical skills and business acumen needed for a future career in corporate, healthcare, or in-house legal practice.

SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

This job has the goal of providing the opportunity to acquire practical experience through direct exposure to the related business line(s) and to develop the next generation of diverse business professionals.  To that end, the program will provide hands-on training and experience in the business line, expose the various career opportunities in the business line and related areas, and prepare participants for positions in the business.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

Bachelor’s degree.
Pursuance of a graduate degree full or part-time in an accredited college or university. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Current first-year (1L) law student in good academic standing at an ABA-accredited law school.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 
1. Communicate effectively and professionally with attorneys, business partners, clients, and other internal or external stakeholders in the planning and completion of assignments and resolution of day-to-day legal and business matters.

2. Under supervision, provide legal and professional support for the day-to-day operating objectives of the Legal Department while receiving guidance, training, and mentorship from experienced attorneys.

3. Conduct legal research and analysis on healthcare, corporate, regulatory, contractual, and other legal matters as assigned.

4. Draft, review, and edit legal documents, memoranda, correspondence, presentations, and other business communications under attorney supervision.

5. Analyze legal and business issues and assist with preparing clear, concise summaries of findings, potential impacts, recommendations, or alternative approaches for attorney review.

6. Participate in Legal Department projects and initiatives designed to provide exposure to the responsibilities and operations of an in-house legal function.

7. Collaborate with attorneys and cross-functional business partners to gather information, conduct research, and support organizational initiatives.

8. Assist with the planning and implementation of legal projects and departmental initiatives within the intern’s level of expertise and experience.

9. Conduct research and reporting as requested by management, including developing recommendations or alternative proposals for consideration.

10. Support the organization and maintenance of legal research, project materials, documentation, and other departmental resources.

11. Participate in meetings, professional development activities, enrichment programs, and learning opportunities designed to strengthen legal, business, communication, and professional skills.

12. Manage multiple assignments and priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail, professionalism, confidentiality, and quality.

13. Perform miscellaneous job-related duties and special projects as assigned.

This internship is ideal for a current 1L law student seeking substantive exposure to the work of an in-house legal department within the healthcare industry. Participants will have the opportunity to work directly with attorneys and business partners on real-world legal and business matters while developing practical experience in legal research, analysis, drafting, stakeholder communication, and enterprise decision-making. The experience provides a strong foundation for students interested in future careers in Healthcare Law, Corporate Law, Regulatory Affairs, Compliance, or In-House Legal Practice.

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This position adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements. 

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