Health Equity Attorney – Richmond Office
Central Virginia Legal Aid Society (CVLAS) is seeking a passionate, full-time attorney to join our Richmond office to support our Health, Public Benefits, and Elder Law Practice and assist with our Medical-Legal Partnership with VCU Health at the Children’s Hospital of Richmond (CHoR).
The person selected for this role will:
- Engage in outreach and community education in CVLAS’ core practice areas of family, housing, employment, consumer, health, and public benefits on-site at CHoR for up to 20 hours per week
- Contribute to and strengthen CVLAS’ Medical-Legal Partnership by building relationships with CHoR providers, case managers, and social workers
- Provide legal advice and representation in matters related to health, public benefits, elder law, housing, family, employment, and consumer issues
- Most common matters referred by CHoR include domestic violence prevention, custody and visitation, housing repairs, SNAP/TANF benefits, and Medicaid
- Represent clients in courts and administrative hearings, and engage in negotiation and non-litigation advocacy
- Conduct legal research and develop strategic case analyses
- Draft and file legal documents
- Maintain accurate case records in CVLAS’s case management system
Must possess the following:
- Active Virginia State Bar license
- Demonstrated commitment to justice, health equity, and serving low-income communities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities
- Organizational skills and attention to detail
- Oral advocacy and negotiation experience
- Knowledge and/or experience with CVLAS’ core practice areas, specifically family, housing, and health/public benefits; 3-5 years of experience preferred
- Experience representing clients in court or administrative hearings is preferred
To apply, please submit your resume to Jill Pierce, Director of Human Resources, at [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
CVLAS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $72,100.00 - $109,180.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
