Attorney (FT) Health Care Access Project

Full-time

No

Salary Information:
- Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications
- Full-time and part-time hours are available

Job Title: Attorney (FT/PT) Health Care Access Project

Experience Information:
- Training will be provided for those without Medicaid experience
- Spanish fluency is a plus

Organization: Legal Services of New Jersey (LSNJ)
Department: Health Care Access Project (HCAP)

H1: Join Our Team at Legal Services of New Jersey!
H2: Attorney (FT/PT) Health Care Access Project Opportunity

Bold Headline: Make a Difference in the Lives of Low-Income New Jerseyans with Legal Services of New Jersey!

Legal Services of New Jersey (LSNJ), a statewide non-profit organization based in Edison, is seeking a passionate and dedicated attorney to join our Health Care Access Project (HCAP). This is an exciting opportunity to provide civil legal assistance to low-income individuals and families in New Jersey, and make a positive impact on their lives.

HCAP offers direct representation to health care consumers throughout the state, advocating with state and federal agencies and engaging in impact litigation when necessary. We are looking for someone who is interested in both working closely with individual clients and engaging in policy work. Training will be provided for those without experience in Medicaid, and Spanish fluency is a plus.

At HCAP, our goal is to ensure that low-income New Jersey residents have access to the health care they need to live healthy lives. With the increased recognition of the importance of equity in health care access due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are looking to expand our capacity for this important work.

Join our team at LSNJ and be a part of a positive workplace where colleagues are passionate about their work. We promote a supportive, team-oriented environment and value work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health and retirement plans, as well as in-house trainings that offer CLE credit.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send a cover letter and resume to . We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Key Responsibilities:
- Provide direct representation to health care consumers throughout New Jersey
- Advocate with state and federal agencies
- Engage in impact litigation when necessary
- Work closely with individual clients and engage in policy work
- Participate in trainings and professional development opportunities
- Collaborate with colleagues in a supportive, team-oriented environment

Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor degree and admission to the New Jersey bar
- Experience in Medicaid is preferred, but training will be provided for those without experience
- Spanish fluency is a plus
- Passion for social justice and serving low-income individuals and families
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues

Salary and Benefits:
- Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications
- Full-time and part-time hours are available
- Comprehensive health and retirement plans
- In-house trainings with CLE credit opportunities

Join Legal Services of New Jersey and make a difference in the lives of low-income individuals and families in New Jersey. Apply now to be a part of our Health Care Access Project and help ensure equitable access to health care for all.

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

Spanish

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

Juris Doctor degree

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Qualification and Experience Juris Doctor degree, active bar membership in New Jersey or willingness to become admitted

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