National Health Law Program · 4 hours ago

Senior Attorney

Washington, DC

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$110K/yr - $110K/yr

8+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Work with NHeLP’s litigation and enforcement team to develop innovative legal theories to protect and enforce laws designed to ensure access to health care.

Engage in litigation to protect and expand health access, including work on case development, discovery, briefing, trial, and oral argument.

Participate in NHeLP’s Amicus Project, preparing briefs on behalf of national, state, and community-based organizations when courts are considering major access and equity issues.

Develop presentations and written materials concerning developments in the litigation and enforcement team’s priority areas.

Provide consultation and technical assistance to our Health Law Partnerships; disability rights, legal services, and health advocates; policy makers; media; funders; and scholars.

Work with NHeLP’s policy teams and practice areas to develop and expand policies that improve health access and equity.

Work with NHeLP’s communication team, including through publications, blog posts, and training and conference sessions.

Qualification

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Bar admissionLegal experienceLitigation experienceMedicaid ActMedicare ActACAU.S. ConstitutionLegal research skillsLegal writing skillsCommitment to low-income representationCommitment to diversityExplain complex issues

Required

JD degree and admission to the bar in any U.S. jurisdiction

At least 8 years of legal experience, primarily litigation experience

Knowledge and experience enforcing relevant laws, including the Administrative Procedure Act, the Medicaid and Medicare Acts, the Americans with Disabilities/Rehabilitation Acts, the ACA, and the U.S. Constitution

Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills

Commitment to representation of low-income populations

Commitment to NHeLP’s mission and values, including advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion

High level of independence and initiative, strong communication skills, creativity, and willingness to work in various roles on the litigation team

Ability to talk about complex legal and policy issues in clear and persuasive terms for lawyer and non-lawyer audiences