Legal and Public Policy Fellow

The Legal and Public Policy Fellow works with a team of internal and external counsel members on various projects involving public policy related to behavioral healthcare. The fellow is responsible for conducting and presenting legal research aligned with Hazelden Betty Ford's strategic priorities. The fellow supports the day-to-day activities of the general counsel's office and contributes to process improvements and standardization of procedures. The fellow will be part of a multi-enterprise risk assessment and coordinate implementation efforts.

The Legal and Public Policy fellow will have access to senior executives in our national system of care and the industry counterparts. The fellow contributes to meaningful projects, has exposure to a $35 billion industry experiencing growth, and observes decision-making at the executive level.

Research Foundation-wide strategy for public policy

Support staff in a multi-enterprise risk assessment and workplan Contribute to implementation efforts related to organizational workplan activities

Legal Department Support and Administration

This is a hybrid role, reporting to our St. Paul location

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Undergraduate student or recent graduate exploring a career in the legal profession

Proficient level of computer skills, including ability to work in all Microsoft Office programs

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Maintain fellowship for at minimum 12 months

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in pursuit of exploring a career in the legal profession

Current law student or person actively exploring law school

Understanding in research methods

Min

USD $26.50/Hr.

Overview

The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is the largest nonprofit addiction recovery organization in the United States. It is also one of the most mission-driven places you will find. The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation team is passionate about providing hope and ultimately healing. As a living, growing and evolving institution, the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is – at our core- a people- powered organization. Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is comprised of 1600+ employees, seventeen treatment sites and produces $190 million dollars in annual revenue. This exemplary organization serves nearly 25,000 people annually and is committed to provide hope and healing for those experiencing addiction to alcohol and other drugs.

What makes this organization unique is its total ecosystem approach to prevention, education, research, advocacy and treatment. All of the parts of the organization work together to inform, develop and deliver evidence- based practices that help people reclaim their futures and restore their hope.

Being “a best place to work” is a strategic goal of Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation and it's a goal that every employee plays an active role in helping to achieve. Our culture is a reflection of how encouraged and energized we each feel about contributing our ideas and performing to our greatest ability. Join us and do meaningful work.

We deeply value our employees. Working at Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation includes a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Competitive Health, Dental and Vision Plans

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Paid time-off

Tuition reimbursement

The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our colleagues is critical to our success as a force of healing and hope for individuals, families and communities affected by addiction to alcohol and other drugs; and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

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