Legal Intern - Public Affairs and Compliance

Anticipated End Date:

2026-12-25

Position Title:

Legal, Public Affairs and Compliance (LPAC) Intern – Summer 2027 

Job Description:

Legal, Public Affairs and Compliance (LPAC) Intern – Summer 2027 

Locations: Indianapolis, IN; Atlanta, GA; Mason, OH; Washington, DC; Chicago, IL; New York, NY; St. Louis, MO

This role requires associates to be in-office 3 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless accommodation is granted as required by law. 

The Legal, Public Affairs and Compliance (LPAC) Intern is responsible for completing a structured rotation across Elevance Health’s LPAC teams, working directly with experienced professionals, and contributing to projects supporting our health insurance and health-services businesses. 

Designed for rising second-year law students, this internship program offers practical research and drafting experience, mentorship, professional development, and exposure to the legal and regulatory issues facing a national healthcare company. Interns will rotate through various businesses and responsibilities learning how to provide advice under the direct supervision of experienced LPAC leaders and associates, working on solutions to complex problems that could impact a $200 billion business and its millions of members and patients. In this program, interns will gain substantive in-house legal experience at the intersection of law, healthcare, business compliance, and public policy. 

The Internship program is a 12-week, full-time program running from May 17th, 2027 – August 6th, 2027.  

How you will make an impact: 

• Assist in a variety of assigned projects. 

• Perform research and analysis on complex issues.

• Identify solutions and recommendations to LPAC and business leaders.

• Contribute to the overall results of the team by providing solutions to a range of business problems of moderate scope and impact.

• Apply department protocol, exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate actions. 

• Research principles and precedents, consult with higher level associates, draft and execute documents and/or communications, and gather relevant case related information.

• Learn about risk identification and mitigation in the context of the health insurance industry or the LPAC associate’s technical area of expertise. 

• Report to department management on any identified business exposure and associated risks as well as mitigation techniques being utilized.  

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Currently enrolled in a Juris Doctor (J.D.) program at an accredited law school and in good standing

  Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences:  

• Completion of the first year of law school by program start date.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.

• Ability to apply problem-solving, strategic-thinking, analytical, and organizational skills.

• Interest in developing public speaking and presentation skills.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CoPilot, etc.).

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below locations, the salary* range for this specific position is $20.64 to $38.32.

 Locations: Indianapolis, IN, Atlanta, GA, Mason, OH, Washington, DC, Chicago, IL, New York, NY, St. Louis, MO

The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company.  The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.   

  * The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law. 

Job Level:

Non-Management Non-Exempt

Workshift:

Job Family:

ADM > Intern

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process should submit the following form: Accessibility Accommodation Request Form and a member of the team will be in contact. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.

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