Health Care - General Attorney in Rochester, NY

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Rochester, NY

Health Care - General Attorney in Rochester, NY

Attorney

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Job Title: Health Law Attorney
Salary:
• Staff Attorney: $58,580-$72,580
• Senior Attorney: $68,080-$72,080
• Supervising Staff Attorney: $91,659-$99,439
• Supervising Senior Attorney: $107,773-$118,843

Experience:
• Staff Attorney: minimum 3 years
• Senior Attorney: minimum 7 years
• Supervising Staff Attorney: minimum 3-5 years
• Supervising Senior Attorney: minimum 7-9 years

Organization: **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.
Location: Rochester, NY (Hybrid/Remote considered)
Employment Status: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Practice Group: Health Law

I. About the Organization
• Diverse and highly respected statewide legal services organization
• Dedicated to serving marginalized low-income individuals and families in New York State
• Provides top-notch training and technical assistance to other advocates
• Commitment to supporting justice for historically oppressed populations
• Advocates for diverse communities including racial minorities, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and school-age children facing discrimination
• Offices in Rochester, Albany, Westchester County, and Long Island
• Exciting, dynamic, inclusive working environment
• Solid commitment to work/life balance, teamwork, diversity, wellness, and personal/professional development

II. Position Summary
• Opportunity to join and grow in one of the most influential organizations serving marginalized low-income individuals and families in New York State
• Position will be filled as either a Staff Attorney, Supervising Staff Attorney, Senior Attorney, or Supervising Senior Attorney
• Will assist individual clients in navigating health coverage and public health programs
• Provide technical assistance to community-based organizations
• Conduct training for advocates and healthcare providers on health issues
• Participate in systemic administrative and legislative advocacy
• Supervise a practice group member if hired as a Supervising Staff Attorney or Supervising Senior Attorney

III. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Must be able to travel to and work in the Rochester Telesca Center office
• Must be comfortable and committed to working with disadvantaged and disabled clientele
• Develop an in-depth knowledge of health-related legal issues
• Provide legal education and training to the New York State health law community
• Identify systemic issues and advocate for access to affordable health insurance and medically necessary healthcare services
• Represent individual clients in post-enrollment health insurance issues
• File internal and external health plan appeals
• Represent appellants at Medicaid administrative hearings
• Participate in coalitions and advocate for marginalized communities
• Collaborate with stakeholders and engage in policy advocacy
• Keep New York State health advocates up to date on changes in Medicaid and other public health insurance issues
• Collect and report data required by NYSOFA grant
• Perform administrative and support-related duties as needed

IV. Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited US law school or international equivalent
• Admission to practice in New York State or admission pending
• Minimum 3 years of experience in health law for Staff Attorney positions
• Minimum 7 years of experience in health law for Senior Attorney positions
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in health law for Supervising Staff Attorney positions
• Minimum 7-9 years of experience in health law for Supervising Senior Attorney positions
• Experience supervising legal staff for Supervising Staff Attorney or Supervising Senior Attorney positions
• Experience working with diverse and impoverished clientele
• Experience with legislative and administrative advocacy preferred
• Excellent legal research, writing, and communication skills
• Effective decision-making skills and ability to work under pressure
• Substantial working knowledge of procedures and rules of the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance

V. Salary
• Salary range/scale represents estimated minimum and maximum compensation
• Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the range based on factors such as education, experience, qualifications, and internal equity considerations

VI. Benefits
• Generous benefit package including health insurance, 403(b) eligibility, vacation, sick, personal, and holiday time, loan repayment assistance, and more
• Bilingual salary enhancement available
• Opportunities for personal and professional development
• Commitment to work/life balance

TO APPLY:
• Email resume, writing sample, and contact information for three professional references to
• Include “Health Law Attorney, First/Last Name” in the subject line
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• Reasonable accommodations available upon request
• **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer
• Prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, neurodiversity, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.