Medical-Legal Partnership Attorney

DESCRIPTION

As the Medical-Legal Partnership Attorney, you will lead a collaborative initiative that connects patients with civil legal services through referrals from healthcare providers who identify legal issues affecting their patients' health and well-being. By working alongside healthcare providers and community partners, this attorney will help address health-harming legal issues, improve access to justice, and support better health outcomes for underserved communities.

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Provide Legal Advice and Representation: Interview clients, assess their legal needs, explain available options, and provide advice, advocacy, and representation through negotiation, litigation, and other appropriate legal remedies. Maintain meaningful communication with clients and keep them informed throughout their cases.
• Lead the Medical-Legal Partnership: Work closely with healthcare professionals to identify and address legal issues affecting patient health, coordinate referrals, and connect clients with additional legal and community resources.
• Conduct Outreach and Education: Develop and lead outreach initiatives that educate patients, healthcare partners, and the broader community about available legal services and relevant legal rights and responsibilities.
• Monitor Program Outcomes and Compliance: Maintain accurate case records, track outcomes and project activities, oversee appropriate grant and funding compliance, and contribute to reports that demonstrate the project's progress and impact.
• Supervise and Develop Staff: Provide guidance and supervision to the project paralegal, support ongoing professional development, and help ensure effective coordination of casework and project activities.
• Support Organizational and Community Impact: Stay informed about relevant legal developments, identify opportunities to improve client outcomes, and participate in approved initiatives that advance access to justice.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree
• Admission to the Florida Bar, or admission in another jurisdiction with eligibility to practice under applicable out-of-state practice rules
• Three (3) years of experience practicing law

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of civil legal issues affecting health and well-being, including housing, public benefits, health insurance, and family law.
• Experience building partnerships with healthcare providers, community organizations, and other service providers.
• Experience conducting community outreach, developing educational resources, or providing training on legal rights and services.
• Experience managing grants, tracking program outcomes, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with funding requirements.

Compensation:

The starting salary for this position is $78,000, which applies to candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and have no additional work experience. Candidates with further qualifying experience can expect a higher salary offer based on their work experience. Attorneys with 10 or more years of experience practicing law can expect a starting salary of $91,800 or higher, and those with 20 or more years of experience practicing law can expect a starting salary of $116,300 or higher.

Benefits:

Making a difference starts with having the support to do your best work. We're committed to creating an environment where you feel valued and empowered to thrive, and we are proud to offer benefits that recognize the importance of your well-being, your time, and the life you lead beyond work.

What we offer:

• Offices open to the public Monday-Thursday
• 100% employer-paid health insurance for employees and dependent children
• A 401(k) retirement plan with a 6% employer contribution (no employee match required!)
• Paid time off including holidays, sick leave, and personal leave, with personal leave increasing to five weeks per year after two years of employment
• 100% employer-paid basic life insurance, with options to purchase additional life insurance
• Variety of voluntary employee-paid coverages including dental, vision, short-term disability, critical illness, accident, cancer, pet insurance, and identity protection
• Wellbeing resources for you and your household, including no-cost confidential counseling and emotional, legal, financial, and work-life support through our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible work plans including remote work options available after six months of employment

What to Expect During the Hiring Process:

If you're selected to move forward, you can expect the following steps in our hiring process:

• Introductory Call: Connect with our Recruiter to discuss your background, experience, and interest in the position, while learning more about the role and our organization.
• Interview with the Hiring Team: Meet with a combination of team members which may include a member of HR, the supervisor for the role, and potential peers. This is an opportunity to further discuss your qualifications and experience, learn more about the position and team, and ask questions about what it's like to work with us.
• Next Steps: We'll follow up to share an update and discuss next steps, if applicable. If we extend an offer, we'll walk you through the details and answer any questions you may have.

We believe the hiring process is a two-way conversation. While we want to learn about your experience, skills, and interests, we also want you to learn about us! We encourage you to ask questions, get to know our team and workplace culture, and explore whether the role and our organization are the right fit for you.

Background Checks:

This position is subject to Florida Level 2 background screening requirements through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information, visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com.

REQUIREMENTS

Legal Services of North Florida is a private nonprofit law firm providing no cost civil legal resources and representation to eligible residents across 16-counties in North Florida.Our culture in working with clients, community partners, and each other are based in the following values: Professionalism, Compassion, Tenacity, Connection, and Impact