Description & Requirements
Since 1975, Maximus has operated under its founding mission of Helping Government Serve the People, enabling citizens around the globe to successfully engage with their governments at all levels and across a variety of health and human services programs. Maximus delivers innovative business process management and technology solutions that contribute to improved outcomes for citizens and higher levels of productivity, accuracy, accountability and efficiency of government-sponsored programs. With more than 30,000 employees worldwide, Maximus is a proud partner to government agencies in the United States, and abroad such as Australia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Singapore and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit https://www.maximus.com.
The Greater Impact Experience Legal Fellowship Position Summary:
This position offers a rare and exciting opportunity to gain real-world experience in legal compliance, contract law, employment law and privacy law within a publicly traded, global, government services corporation. The selected fellow will rotate in all four areas of the legal department to gain knowledge of general business principles, corporate organizational structure, and government procurements. You will have the opportunity to learn, grow and collaborate among various project teams, consultants, vendors, and senior management. The experience will include challenging work assignments, gaining insights on various improvement initiatives and building a professional network in a career field with great potential for advancement. The ideal fellow will be interested in legal compliance, employment law, privacy law, or contract law; have an ability to consider strategic solutions to address business and programmatic risks; as well as identifying and analyzing law sources such as statutes, judicial decisions, legal articles, and codes to prepare legal documents such as briefs, memoranda, and letters. Guidance and training will be provided by the Manager.
Salary range is competitive and commensurate with education and experience. Fellows are eligible for full benefits with variable bonus program participation. All computer equipment and access to digital systems will be provided.
Program Details:
The fellowship program year starts in early August 2024 through end of July 2025 with two Fellows being named during that year. This Fellowship requires a commitment of 40 full-time hours per week for the one year duration. Quarterly rotations are conducted among the four departments mentioned above. The role is 100% remote within the US, with majority of the team located in the Eastern time zone, but applicants from all zones will be considered. Fellowship may be re-awarded for up to one additional year, depending upon manager decision. Possibility to obtain FT position upon satisfactory completion of rotational duties in all assigned areas, upon conclusion of the Fellowship.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Specific to Legal Rotation- (Contracts Rotation)
Minimum Requirements:
EEO Statement
Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce. We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country. We’re proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families. If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you. A committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource. Maximus is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status.
Annual Base Pay Minimum for this Position
$75,000.00
Annual Base Pay Maximum for this Position
$85,000.00
As a leading strategic partner to governments across the globe, Maximus helps improve the delivery of public services amid complex technology, health, economic, environmental, and social challenges. With a deep understanding of program service delivery, acute insights that achieve operational excellence, and an extensive awareness of the needs of the people being served, our employees advance the critical missions of our partners. Maximus delivers innovative business process management, impactful consulting services, and technology solutions that provide improved outcomes for the public and higher levels of productivity and efficiency of government-sponsored programs.