Health Attorney or Senior Health Attorney

5-9 yrs required

Full-time

No

Western Center values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of
color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, and persons from other underrepresented groups
to apply.

Summary:

Organization: Western Center on Law and Poverty
Job Title: Health Attorney or Senior Health Attorney
Experience: At least 5 years for Attorney role, 9 years for Senior Attorney role
Salary Range: Starting at $77,000 for Attorney role, $98,000 for Senior Attorney role
Location: Los Angeles, Oakland, or Sacramento
Website:

The Western Center on Law and Poverty, a leading organization in the fight against poverty, is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic attorney to join their health team. This position offers the opportunity to advocate on a variety of health-related poverty law issues throughout California, including leading high impact litigation, policy advocacy, and providing assistance and trainings to legal services attorneys. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of health care and racial justice issues and be committed to addressing race-based inequities. This position reports to the Deputy Director and is based in either the Los Angeles, Oakland, or Sacramento office.

Responsibilities:

- Collaborate with the Western Center health team to develop strategies for equitable access to affordable, quality health care for all Californians
- Maintain a caseload of impact litigation related to advancing universal affordable health coverage, eliminating medical debt, and addressing health disparities
- Work on impact litigation in other subject areas as needed
- Advance programmatic work through litigation, policy and administrative advocacy
- Advocate for policy changes at the local, county, state, and federal level
- Provide expertise and support to legal services organizations
- Work closely with policy advocates in Sacramento on health-related initiatives
- Represent Western Center in coalitions, forums, and boards
- Draft and disseminate reports, legal analyses, and educational materials
- Some travel and long hours may be required

Qualifications:

- Admitted to practice law in California
- At least 5 years of experience as an attorney (9 years for Senior Attorney role)
- Experience in affirmative lawsuits preferred
- Strong litigation skills in any practice area
- Passion for health care, racial justice, and anti-poverty policy
- Experience working with marginalized communities
- Prior work at a legal services or community-based organization is a plus
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills
- Ability to think creatively, be strategic, and exercise good judgment
- Ability to work independently and in a team setting
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Compensation:

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience, with a generous benefits package and opportunities for professional development. The salary range begins at $77,000 for the Attorney role and $98,000 for the Senior Attorney role, with increases based on experience.

Application Process:

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, with priority given to those received by March 1, 2024. To apply, email a cover letter, resume, two writing samples, and list of references to . In the cover letter, please address how your personal and/or professional experience has prepared you to contribute to diversity and inclusion efforts. Western Center is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.

Not specified

Generous benefits package, including leave policies, vacation, and two-week December holiday office closure at full pay

Not specified

Legal research, writing, advocacy, impact litigation, policy analysis, public speaking, collaboration, strategic thinking, judgement, relationship building, team work, diversity and inclusion

Juris Doctor degree

Email cover letter, resume, two writing samples, and list of references to

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctor degree, admission to the California State Bar

Legal