Attorney (PT) Health Care Access Project

1-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Title: Attorney for Health Care Access Project at Legal Services of New Jersey

Organization: Legal Services of New Jersey (LSNJ)

Position Type: Full Time/Part Time

Salary: Not specified

Experience: No prior experience required, training will be provided

Location: Edison, New Jersey

Department: Health Care Access Project (HCAP)

H1: Legal Services of New Jersey Seeks Attorney for Health Care Access Project

H2: Join Our Team and Make a Difference in Health Care Access for Low-Income NJ Residents

Legal Services of New Jersey (LSNJ) is a statewide non-profit organization that provides civil legal assistance to low-income individuals in New Jersey. We are currently seeking an attorney to join our Health Care Access Project (HCAP) in Edison, New Jersey. This is a full time or part time position, offering a positive workplace and a supportive team environment.

Job Description:

- Provide direct representation to health care consumers throughout the state
- Advocate with state and federal agencies on behalf of clients
- Engage in impact litigation when necessary
- Collaborate with team members on achieving the goal of ensuring that low-income NJ residents have access to quality health care
- Receive training on Medicaid and other relevant areas of law
- Use Spanish fluency to assist Spanish-speaking clients (a plus, but not required)

Requirements:

- Interest in working with individual clients and policy issues
- Passion for promoting health care equity for low-income individuals
- Excellent communication and advocacy skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with team members
- Spanish fluency is a plus

Benefits:

- Competitive salary (not specified)
- Comprehensive health and retirement plans
- In-house trainings for continuing legal education (CLE) credit

To Apply:

If you are interested in joining our team and making a difference in health care access for low-income NJ residents, please send a cover letter and resume to . Be sure to include your reasons for interest in the position and relevant background. Legal Services of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In summary, Legal Services of New Jersey (LSNJ) is seeking an attorney to join their Health Care Access Project (HCAP) in Edison, New Jersey. The position is full time or part time, and offers a positive workplace and a supportive team environment. The attorney will provide direct representation to health care consumers, advocate with state and federal agencies, and engage in impact litigation when necessary. LSNJ encourages a collaborative approach to ensure low-income NJ residents have access to quality health care. Training will be provided for those without Medicaid experience, and Spanish fluency is a plus. Benefits include a competitive salary, comprehensive health and retirement plans, and in-house trainings for continuing legal education credit. To apply, interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to . Legal Services of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Not applicable

Comprehensive health and retirement plans, in-house trainings with CLE credit

Spanish fluency preferred

Direct representation, advocacy, impact litigation, collaboration, policy engagement, training, Spanish fluency, equity, work-life balance, comprehensive health and retirement plans, CLE credit

Law degree

Send cover letter and resume to

Qualification and Experience Law degree and bar membership in New Jersey

Legal