DATE: 3/3/08 UNION STATUS: 1199 DIVISION/DEPARTMENT: Civil Health Law Unit JOB CODE: P2120E REPORTS TO: Supervising Attorney FULL/PART TIME: FT LOCATION: 199 Water Street
The Legal Aid Society has a Paralegal II position available in the city-wide Health Law Unit. The candidate will be supervised by the Supervising Attorney of the Health Law Unit.
The Health Law Unit provides direct legal services to health care consumers and beneficiaries from all five boroughs of New York City. The Health Law Unit also operates a state-wide Health Law Helpline. The unit assists clients with the following health related issues: Medicaid; Child Health Plus, Family Health Plus, Medicare; managed care; denials of health care benefits and services; access to care and insurance for the uninsured; and immigrant access to health care. Many of the Unit’s clients are immigrants, people with disabilities, and often have limited proficiency in English. The City-wide Health Law Unit provides technical assistance and training to community based organizations which serve diverse clients who may not otherwise easily access legal services. The Unit often works with health care providers and hospitals in order to improve access to care. Finally, the Health Law Unit is actively involved in developing City and State health care policy and in affirmative litigation.
Please e-mail cover letter and resume and writing sample to KAMohamed@legal-aid.org with the subject line "PARA II - CHLU"
The Legal Aid Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Women, People of Color, Gays and Lesbians, Transgender People, Veterans and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.