Bilingual Chinese Health Hotline / Intake Attorney
Availability:Immediate Opening Work location is NLSLA’s Pacoima, Glendale, or El Monte office. Travel may be required throughout NLSLA service areas. Salary:$52,587 - $83,845 - Commensurate with experience. Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County (NLSLA) offers a choice of medical and dental plans, vision as well as life and disability insurance, 125 plan, 403b with employer contribution, sick pay, vacation and 13 employer paid- holidays. Loan Repayment Program benefits to qualifying attorneys. Duties and Responsibilities:The Hotline / Intake Attorney will staff a consumer assistance hotline, conduct intake and maintain an active caseload. The Attorney will be expected to maintain expertise on a range of health care access issues affecting low-income individuals including eligibility, access to care, affordability with emphasis on managed care delivery systems issues; manage a caseload of health advocacy cases including negotiation with health plans, legal research, and preparation for plan grievances and administrative hearings. The Attorney will play a primary role in outreach efforts to Chinese-speaking communities within Los Angeles County.
Qualifications: Capacity to handle constant client contact and dedication to public interest work. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with moderate supervision. Excellent interpersonal and computer skills and an ability to problem-solve and patience/sensitivity with people in crises. Qualified candidates must be licensed to practice law in California and have strong communication skills (oral/written). Bilingual speaking, reading and writing skills in English and Cantonese/Mandarin required. Experience working with low-income individuals and families preferred. Experience with health and benefits advocacy desirable.
To apply: Forward resume and cover letter to (no phone calls please): Human Resources Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County 1102 E. Chevy Chase Drive Glendale, CA 91205 Fax: (818) 291-1790 E-mail: employment@nls-la.org NLSLA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from minorities, females, people with disabilities and veterans.