Job Opportunity: Staff Attorney in DC Office
Download PDF The National Health Law Program (NHeLP) seeks a full-time attorney to join its dynamic team working to ensure access and quality health care for vulnerable people. The ideal candidate will have strong research and writing skills; experience with or interest in federal legislative and administrative policy; the ability to work individually, in national coalitions and within communities of color; and will demonstrate an understanding of the unique issues of health care access and quality as they impact low income people and other underserved and marginalized populations.
This position is housed in NHeLP’s Washington, DC office.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Track legislative and administrative developments relevant to the reform, preservation and expansion of health care, particularly as it affects quality, client-centered care in and for low-income communities;
- Conduct trainings where and as appropriate on quality, client-centered care in and for low-income communities, particularly as it affects quality, client-centered care in and for low-income communities, with a special focus on impacts of health care reform, Medicaid and CHIP;
- Develop analyses and publications concerning legal and policy developments, legislation and regulations concerning health care reform, Medicaid, and other issues in NHeLP’s priority areas;
- Conduct legislative and administrative advocacy in cooperation with field attorneys and health advocates including drafting legislation, performing research, and participating in coalitions;
- Respond to inquiries from Congressional and administrative staff and field advocates;
- Develop and conduct trainings, presentations, outreach and education.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- J.D. degree and admission to the state bar
- 5 years' legal experience
- Knowledge of public insurance, particularly Medicaid and CHIP
- Ability to think creatively, and to work independently and as part of a team
- Commitment to NHeLP’s mission of providing the best possible representation to the low-income community
- Strong interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills and a sense of humor
- Some travel required
COMMITMENT:
Full-time, immediate availability
SALARY:
Commensurate with experience; generous benefits
ORGANIZATIONAL DESCRIPTION:
The National Health Law Program was established in 1969 as a national resource on public health insurance programs and civil rights laws. With offices on both coasts, we manage a broad array of national, state and local projects ranging from complex analyses of Medicaid law, class action litigation, and individualized technical support. We provide legal expertise to non-profit health organizations as well as frame new legal theories and work with policy makers to implement public programs grounded in the experience and needs of health consumers. NHeLP works on a day-to-day basis with other national and state advocacy and community-based organizations on strategy, analyses, litigation, and joint activities to address health access problems that imperil the ability of Americans, particularly low-income and special needs populations, to get the care they need.
NHeLP is committed to a diverse staff. Women, people of color, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ persons, are encouraged to apply.
TO APPLY:
Send cover letter and resume to:Mara Youdelman
National Health Law Program
1444 I Street NW, Suite 1105
Washington, DC 20005
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