HCC Staff Attorney

Duties and Responsibilities: Develop and assist in outreach to health consumers; provide technical expertise on health care law to a range of community based organizations; and participate in projects involving systemic or policy issues impacting large numbers of low-income health care consumers. The staff attorney will also assist in the analysis of managed care cases, coordinating with advocates in partner organizations with consumer assistance projects statewide, and all other duties assigned. California Bar membership and bilingual verbal, reading, and writing skills in Mandarin are required. Highly motivated attorney passionate about public service work, with sensitivity to those in crisis. 1-3 years experience preferred. Excellent writing, speaking and organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with clients, community organizations, attorneys, the judiciary and the public as well as capacity to supervise students. Experience advocating for individuals or other advocacy work involving health and benefits issues preferred; Health expertise preferred. General poverty law background in the areas of housing, immigration, family law, public benefits and the delivery of health care desirable.