STAFF ATTORNEY - HEALTH ADVOCACY - Legal Council for Health Justice

Legal Council for Health Justice

17 N STATE ST STE 900

CHICAGO , IL 60602

United States Remote or telecommuting Legal Council operates under a hybrid work policy, requiring a minimum of two days per week in our downtown Chicago office or on-site at partner organizations. Legal Council for Health Justice (Legal Council) seeks a passionate and mission driven Staff Attorney to help advance health justice through policy advocacy, systems change, and strategic legal work. This attorney will work closely with Legal Council's advocacy and legal teams to support legislative, regulatory, and administrative advocacy while also providing training and community education in partnership with healthcare and social service providers. Key Responsibilities for this Role Support Legal Council's policy and advocacy initiatives related to health justice for our target populations of People living with HIV, LGBTQ+ individuals, people experiencing homelessness, and children with complex health needs, including initiatives related to access to and eligibility for Medicaid and other health insurance programs, health benefits for immigrants, disability rights and aging equity, Social Security disability and other public benefits, trans health, kids’ health including in school settings, and other emerging health justice issues. Conduct research on federal, state, and local law, regulations, and administrative policies affecting our client communities. Draft memoranda, briefs, legislative testimony, public comments, fact sheets, reports, and other materials to support administrative advocacy, legislation, litigation, and other strategies. Monitor legislative, regulatory, and legal developments and communicate their impact to staff, community partners, and the public. Participate in coalition work, task forces, and advocacy campaigns alongside senior policy staff. Help identify systemic legal issues emerging from client representation that may present opportunities for policy advocacy or impact litigation. Collaborate with internal staff, and community partners to advance Legal Council's health justice priorities. Provide selected legal advice and brief services in areas including health coverage and other public benefit access and eligibility. Conduct community education and trainings on health-related legal issues. Participate in internal and external meetings to advance health justice goals. Assist with program development, including data entry, grant reporting, and maintaining case files. Qualifications J.D. degree and admission to the Illinois Bar (or planning to test/eligibility through reciprocity). Recent law graduates with strong clinical, internship, fellowship, or advocacy experience are encouraged to apply. Demonstrated interest in public interest law and civil legal aid or health justice advocacy. Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills. Excellent organizational and communication skills, and adept at managing multiple priorities. Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and with community partners. Spanish or other language skills are preferred. What We're Looking For We know no one checks every box. If you bring passion for our mission, a commitment to justice, and skills you believe will help you succeed, we encourage you to apply. Relevant experience includes not only professional advocacy on behalf of others, but experience with poverty, immigration, disability/chronic illness, HIV, mental illness, racism and its consequences, public housing or other issues affecting our client population. Pay scale and benefits Salary & Benefits Salary range: $65,000 or more, depending on experience. Medical, dental, and vision insurance Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with 3% employer contribution Opportunities for advancement, training, and professional development Potential eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Position type Full-time Commitment to Fairness and Respect Legal Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ascend Justice