Job Description
If reasonable accommodations are needed, please contact Mercedece Love, Human Resources and Compliance Coordinator, at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.
Summary: **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** is seeking a Staff Attorney, Supervising Attorney, Senior Attorney, or Supervising Senior Attorney for their Health Law Practice Group, providing legal representation and advocacy for low-income individuals and families in New York State. The position is full-time and can be remote, with a salary ranging from $58,500 to $72,080 depending on experience. The organization is committed to diversity and inclusivity and offers a generous benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. Applications can be submitted via email with a resume, writing sample, and references. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.
- Job Title: Health Law Attorney - Remote, New York State - Salary: $58,500 - $72,080 per year (based on experience) - Organization: **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** - Location: New York State (remote work available) - Employment Status: Full-time - FLSA Status: Exempt - Practice Group: Health Law
Responsibilities: - Provide legal representation to clients in health-related matters such as Medicaid and Medicare services, health insurance denials, and nursing home residents' rights. - Conduct legal education and training on health-related issues for advocates throughout New York State. - Identify systemic issues and advocate for improved access to health care. - Represent clients in post-enrollment health insurance issues and appeals. - Engage in legislative and administrative advocacy. - Collaborate with stakeholders and participate in coalitions to advocate for marginalized communities. - Keep advocates informed of changes in health insurance issues through the NYHealthAccess website. - Collect and report data required by grants and act as HIICAP Coordinator. - Keep accurate case and time records.
Qualifications: - Juris Doctor or equivalent degree from an accredited law school. - Minimum 3 years of experience in health law for Staff Attorney, 7 years for Senior Attorney. - Experience with legislative and administrative advocacy preferred. - Excellent legal research, writing, and communication skills. - Admission to practice in New York or pending admission. - Commitment to working with diverse populations and improving the lives of marginalized individuals and families. - Strong decision-making skills and ability to work under pressure with competing deadlines. - Knowledge of Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance procedures and rules. - Experience in supervising legal staff preferred for Supervising Staff Attorney or Supervising Senior Attorney positions.
Benefits: - Health insurance with 100% employer-paid premium. - Retirement plans with employer contributions. - Generous vacation, sick, personal, and holiday time. - Bilingual salary enhancement for qualifying employees. - Loan Repayment Assistance Program. - Voluntary supplemental disability, dental, and vision insurance. - Group term life insurance. - Bereavement leave. - 35-hour full-time work week. - NYS Short-Term Disability. - Flexible spending account eligibility.
How to Apply: - Email resume, writing sample, and references to **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** with "Health Law Attorney, First/Last Name" in the subject line. - Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities. Contact Mercedece Love at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. - **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
