As a Legal Intern, you will have the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in various legal areas while supporting the organization's mission. You will work closely with the Associate General Counsel and other members of the legal team to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations. This position offers a dynamic and challenging environment where you will actively contribute to projects related to policy development, risk assessment, privacy, and internal legal affairs. POSITION SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Regularly meet with the Associate General Counsel for project briefs and research assignments, ensuring clear communication and understanding of tasks. Collaborate with the Privacy Officer on projects related to privacy and compliance. Conduct research on legal matters and draft memos for internal legal affairs, containing recommendations and evaluations of potential liabilities. Manage incoming Protected Health Information (PHI) incident reports and conduct further fact-finding to assess potential breaches; author PHI breach risk assessments and present findings to the review committee. Assist in analyzing and revising policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations, identifying and addressing any potential legal issues. [with HIPAA, ADA, Oklahoma laws, 42 CFR Part 2, COA Standards, and ODMHSAS] Collaborate with program staff to review existing program policies and procedures, draft new policies as needed, and compile relevant documentation. Participate in the drafting of contracts and lease agreements, providing support to the legal team in negotiating and finalizing these documents.
Family & Children’s Services is a non-profit, Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic serving adults, children, and families in metro Tulsa. Since 1921, our dedicated staff has restored children’s wellbeing, healed hurting and abused children, strengthened families and provided hope and a path to recovery for those dealing with serious mental illness and addiction. We provide our services regardless of clients' insurance coverage. They are strictly confidential and offered regardless of race, religion, gender or income. We have English- and Spanish-speaking staff members. Other translation services are available upon request. Family & Children’s Services has a network of convenient office locations. In addition to weekday hours, we offer evening appointments at many locations.
