Health Law Advocates, Inc. · 1 month ago
Staff Attorney
Fitchburg, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$74K/yr - $85K/yr
4+ years expHealth Law Advocates (HLA) is a nonprofit public interest law firm that provides free legal services to Massachusetts residents with low income who face barriers to accessing health care. The staff attorney will advocate for youth with unmet mental health needs, providing legal representation and ensuring their rights are protected across various systems.
Legal
Responsibilities
The primary day-to-day responsibility of the position is to provide legal representation for youth with unmet mental health needs
Meeting with clients
Conducting legal research and writing
Analyzing education, medical, court, and other relevant records
Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with staff of the host Family Resource Center
Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with state agencies, such as DCF, DMH, DYS, as well as other stakeholders in the juvenile justice and child welfare systems
Managing case files
Promoting MHAP for Kids in the community
Participating in program evaluation
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor Degree and active license to practice law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
4+ years of relevant work experience
Excellent communication skills, including oral advocacy and writing skills
A strong understanding of the juvenile court
A strong understanding of children's mental health systems
Strong advocacy skills
Preferred
Track record of effectively collaborating with government and community-based service agencies
Demonstrated cultural competence
Proven ability to handle a substantial caseload
Knowledge of the communities served by the host Family Resource Center
Bilingual skills (English and Spanish, Portuguese, and/or Haitian Creole)
Benefits
Comprehensive health insurance
401(k) contributions
Generous paid leave policy
Company
Health Law Advocates, Inc.
Health Law Advocates (HLA) is a public interest law firm whose mission is to provide pro bono legal representation to low-income residents experiencing difficulty accessing or paying for needed medical services.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Katherine Purrington
Supervising Attorney, Medical-Legal Partnership for Immigrants
Recent News
The Philadelphia Inquirer
2025-09-13
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