New York Government And Government Relations Attorney jobs in Public Interest

Staff Attorney Duties: Work to continue to grow public benefits practice with an emphasis on public health insurance, provide community education in these areas, and engage in public policy advocacy on public assistance and public healthcare issues. Will participate in many workgroups focused on making institutional changes in agency practice that better serve benefits recipients in City and collaborate with other LSNYC benefits units to initiate and continue systemic posi... read more

State Legislative Counsel Duties: Developing and implementing legislative strategies in partnership with state advocates to advance proactive reproductive rights legislation and defeat restrictive reproductive rights legislation. Providing timely technical assistance to State advocates on select state legislative issues, including bill drafting, strategy, analysis, and related advocacy tools. Preparing legal analyses of state legislation and regulation affecting reproducti... read more

Vice President, Compliance & Regulatory Affairs Responsibilities: Participates in the development of long- and short-term strategic goals, consistent with overall objectives and ensures compliance with all federal and applicable state laws and regulations related to the governance of Medicare Advantage Organizations (MAO) and NYS Medicaid Health Insurance Plans. Gathers internal and external information regarding current industry practices and trends to develop and maintai... read more

Staff Attorney Responsibilities: Will be responsible for advocacy, litigation, and community outreach. Will appear in administrative proceedings before the Social Security Administration and in appeals to federal district court. Will investigate and develop disability claims, evaluate the merits, prepare clients to testify at hearings, advocate at hearings including direct examination of clients and cross examination of experts, and prepare written arguments and memoranda ... read more

Staff Attorney The candidate will handle individual caseload in Article 81 guardianship law including handling guardianship discharges, including seeking permanent placement of a client; seeking expansion or contraction of powers; may include some Civil Court (Housing) appearances with staff and/or clients. Will work with and share responsibility of supervising Program Specialists and volunteer attorneys. Work with senior management and staff to develop case plans with res... read more

Staff Attorney Candidate will represent low income clients who suffer from physical and/or mental impairments in their federal disability claims at the administrative level and the Federal Court level. Will also work with other MLS and experts to arrange and provide community education and engage in public policy advocacy as well as affirmative litigation designed to assert the rights of people living with disabilities. Interviewing clients; providing legal advice and coun... read more

Associate General Counsel Responsibilities: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Will negotiate contracts for key terms and conditions that protect and help to assess and mitigate risk. Contracts span a wide field of business requirements including technology platforms and services, professional services (such as consulting, auditing, brand, technology, creation of program materials, etc.), licens... read more

Legal Counsel/Government Relations Advocate The candidate identifies legislation and other public policy issues that can impact Also serves as a liaison with legislative/government officials informing them of programs and advocacy efforts. This position coordinates efforts with other child welfare organizations to promote its public policy agenda; this includes serving as the Secretary of the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children -New York (APSAC-NY) Publi... read more

Senior Planner The candidate will plan for and implement high quality legal services provision in emergency reception sites, including reviewing and approving budgets, tracking expenses on an ongoing basis, and drafting all necessary contracts and amendments. Will support Program Director and Associate Program Director in all aspects of contract management, including overseeing contracts and budgets. monitoring contractual compliance by subcontractors through analysis of m... read more

Program Associate The candidate will be providing assistance to our partners in the field, including corrections agencies and colleges and universities, both on-site and from the office. Will be conducting system analysis and implementation assistance. Reviewing state level policies that impact access to higher education. Managing and developing grant proposals and assist with project development And Planning, researching and writing reports, memoranda, and briefs. Must ha... read more