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0100 Mass General Brigham Incorporated
Attorney Fellow
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A Lawyer represents clients in legal matters or court proceedings, provides legal advice and draws up legal documents. Works on criminal or civil cases, and either specializes in one area or practices broadly across all areas of law.
$160,788 / year median in Massachusetts
+14% projected growth
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Mass General Brigham Incorporated Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Job Summary The Attorney Fellow is an attorney with at least one year of legal practice experience who provides junior-level legal support across a wide range of subject matter areas within the Litigation, Compliance and Contracting Section of the Legal Department. This fellowship is intended to introduce attorneys to non-profit, healthcare, and in-house legal practice. Fellows work closely with experienced attorneys across diverse practice areas to gain exposure to complex legal and operational issues that support MGB's clinical, research, and administrative missions. This position offers meaningful, hands-on experience in a dynamic healthcare legal environment, including opportunities to engage directly with internal clients and contribute to work that supports patient care and organizational integrity. Key Responsibilities- Provide junior attorney-level support across multiple practice areas within the Litigation, Compliance, and Contracting Section. Practice areas include Digital, Supply Chain, Compliance, Privacy, Pharmacy, Patient Accounts, and general litigation matters.
- Conduct legal research and assist with fact development.
- Draft memoranda, pleadings, and legal correspondence, including responding to 93A demands to the hospitals relating to charges for services and to MGB Health Plan for denials of coverage.
- Assist with third-party discovery, including responding to subpoenas or requests for testimony by providers in criminal cases, product liability matters, and child custody proceedings. Work may also include serving objections, filing motions, and preparing providers for their testimony.
- Support e-discovery workflows, including document retention, review, and production.
- Provide support on matters involving export controls and bulk data transfers to ensure compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, and institutional standards. Program Structure & Professional Development
- Fellowship term is generally two years.
- Fellows work closely with experienced attorneys across multiple practice areas, gaining broad exposure to legal issues impacting a leading academic health system.
- The program emphasizes mentorship, professional development, and practical experience in a collaborative, mission-oriented environment.
- Fellows will gain insight into the legal and ethical considerations that support high-quality patient care, research innovation, and operational excellence at MGB.