Law Clerk, Consumer Protection Division, Health Education and Advocacy Unit
Maryland's Office of the Attorney GeneralBaltimore, Maryland
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Job Description
Description
Title: Law Clerk
Division/Unit: Consumer Protection Division, Health Education and Advocacy Unit
Remote Type: In Office Only
Location: 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD 21202
The Attorney General is the chief legal officer of the State of Maryland. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has the general charge, supervision, and direction of the State’s legal business, acting as legal advisors and representatives of the major agencies, various boards, commissions, officials, and institutions of State Government. The OAG also protects the public by civil enforcement of antitrust, civil rights, consumer protection, and securities laws and regulations and by the prosecution of organized crime, Medicaid fraud, environmental crimes, insurance fraud, state tax evasion, and other statutorily assigned matters. As Maryland’s 47th Attorney General, Anthony G. Brown leads the Office with a critical focus on equity, justice, and fairness. The Health Education and Advocacy Unit (HEAU) of the Consumer Protection Division is seeking a Law Clerk. As a law clerk, your primary responsibility as a law clerk in the HEAU will be mediating consumer complaints involving billing and reimbursement problems with health care providers and insurers. You will be assigned your own caseload and be responsible for developing strategies, analyzing information, writing letters and making telephone calls to health care providers, insurers and their legal representatives to bring about resolutions of those complaints.The successful law clerk will have good writing and speaking skills, be able to work independently, demonstrate a genuine interest in helping people, and be able to communicate effectively with the public.
You may also have the opportunity to become involved in legislative or educational projects undertaken by the Unit. Since the General Assembly is in session from January through April, most legislative activity takes place during that time and intern assistance is essential to our success. The opportunity for you to become involved in policy research and education will depend upon your demonstrated aptitude in handling complaints, the projects under development within the Unit, and the amount of time and education to the task that you demonstrate.
Our Internship Program Offers You an Opportunity To:
- Develop Mediation Skills and Techniques to Assist Consumers in Resolving Medical Billing disputes
- Learn the Fundamentals of Medical Billing and Reimbursement
- Maintain your own Caseload of Consumer Complaints
- Learn to Apply State Laws and Regulations to Protect Consumers Rights in the Health Care Market
- Develop Professional Communication and Networking Skills
- Draft memos in response to nuanced health and legal issues
What Will You Learn?
During the internship, you will develop a greater understanding of the health care financing system, the challenges facing consumers in the health care market, consumers’ perspectives and expectations of Health care providers, the role of a consumer advocacy agency in the market, and the diverse challenges facing those policy makers who seek to reform the health care system. The Unit depends heavily on volunteers and interns to complete a large share of its workload. As a result, you are treated as a staff member with all of the responsibilities which accompany that position.
Background Required
Law students (1Ls-3Ls) that are currently enrolled into an accredited legal program. The only prerequisites are your interest in learning about the U.S. Healthcare financing and delivery system and your willingness to help people.
Independent Study
If you wish to complete the internship as a part of an independent study or are otherwise seeking academic credit related to the internship, we will assist you in identifying outside information and in developing a reading list of related academic publications.
Time Commitment
We require a minimum of 10 hours per week, in no less than 3-hour shifts. In order for you to have a more beneficial experience, a 10-15 hour per week session is recommended. You must complete the hours in the office during normal weekdays and business hours (8am-5pm). We are willing to work with you to schedule times and dates around your class schedule.
Because students are given a great deal of responsibility, regular attendance and dependability are of utmost importance. You should consider carefully the selection of an internship and its inherent time commitment in relationship to your class schedule.
Transportation
We are located near many major downtown Baltimore bus routes and both Metro and Light Rain lines. Free parking is available at the office.
Availability
This opportunity is available year-round. While we do not offer paid internships, we will work with your school to allow you to obtain credit where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The OAG is an equal opportunity employer that encourages all interested persons to apply regardless of race, color, religion or belief, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, pregnancy, family or parental status, veteran status, genetic information, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging: The Office of the Attorney General views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving professional excellence and fostering and maintaining a culture where every employee can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the best pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values. We honor, respect, and celebrate all differences, both visible and invisible, and are committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting individuals who have historically been underrepresented in the practice of law and professional careers.
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