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About Us

Jackson LLP is a boutique healthcare law firm with a client-centered ethos and a friendly work environment. The firms work is 99% regulatory or transactional, and we do very little litigation. We seek a part-time attorney to support our transactional and corporate practice. This is a remote position. The attorney must be actively barred in California and reside in Illinois.

This is a role for a mid-career attorney with a minimum of four years of post-bar, non-litigation experience. It is well suited to an attorney returning to practice after a career break who is seeking a flexible, part-time role with substantive work and a supportive team.

The ideal candidate is attracted to Jackson LLPs entrepreneurial culture and has a deep commitment to excellence in their work. They understand and appreciate the role of healthcare in their communities and are committed to serving independent practitioners. They have a genuine, curious, and enthusiastic interest in healthcare law. They must have exceptional attention to detail.

The attorney will work approximately 20 hours per week on a flexible schedule. There is no billable hour requirement.

Position Description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Draft and review transactional and corporate documents, including contracts, independent contractor agreements, and entity formation materials, in support of the firms clients
• Provide transactional and contracts support on California matters, applying California-specific law where relevant
• Review and negotiate contract terms on behalf of clients or established practices engaging new personnel
• Support the firms attorneys on day-to-day business and corporate structuring matters for small- to mid-sized healthcare practices and management services organizations
• Deliver clear, accurate, client-ready work product on agreed timelines
• Actively engage in continuing education relevant to the firms transactional and corporate practice

ABOUT THE ATTORNEY ROLE:

• This is a remote, part-time position of approximately 20 hours per week
• The attorney may work from the firms Evanston office but is not required to do so
• Salary range is $62,500 to $68,500, commensurate with the part-time schedule
• The firm offers a benefits package appropriate to a part-time role, including paid time off, paid holidays, and 401(k) eligibility. Specific benefits will be discussed during the hiring process.
• Perfect for an experienced attorney seeking flexible, substantive work and a genuine life outside of work

REQUIREMENTS:

Professional:

• Actively barred in California, with four or more years of experience as a barred attorney
• Residing in Illinois
• Experienced in the preparation and negotiation of contracts
• Experienced in regulatory and transactional work (not litigation), with a general transactional, corporate, or contracts background
• Extremely detail-oriented and able to deliver error-free work to clients on tight deadlines

Interpersonal:

• Able to communicate challenging topics clearly and effectively to clients and colleagues
• Friendly, and well suited to a mutually supportive, non-competitive work environment
• Able to work independently and manage a part-time workload with minimal oversight

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement

Jackson LLP Healthcare Lawyers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind.

Jackson LLP is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Jackson LLP Healthcare Lawyers are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Our firm will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We encourage applicants of all ages.