Attorney

ChangeLab Solutions • Atlanta, GA

9d • Remote

About The Position

ChangeLab Solutions is seeking an Attorney for a fixed term of two (2) years, aligned with grant funding. This role is ideal for someone interested in using law and policy to advance health equity, with experience in legal research, drafting legislation, and supporting policy change. The Attorney will work on collaborative interdisciplinary teams, providing legal research and analysis, producing high-quality written products, developing customized trainings, and offering technical assistance to partners and clients nationwide. ChangeLab Solutions is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to creating healthier communities through equitable laws and policies, partnering with communities to improve health and opportunity by changing harmful laws, policies, and systems.

Requirements

• JD; must be a member of a state bar and licensed to practice law in the United States.
• 2-4 years of relevant legal experience (e.g., public agency, city attorney, county counsel, office of legislative counsel, nonprofit legal organization, law firm).
• Experience in conducting legal research, analysis, and writing.
• Ability to translate complex public policy and legal issues into accessible and understandable concepts for a lay audience.
• Strong attention to detail in written and oral communication.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Word and email, and the capacity to learn and master new systems.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with or alongside marginalized communities, including communities of color, low-income communities, and rural communities.
• Experience working at or with community-based organizations focused on grassroots organizing, community power-building, advocacy, and/or racial justice.
• Experience in areas such as civil rights, government law, or community-centered policy work.
• Experience drafting and analyzing legislation.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and synthesize a variety of primary and secondary research sources—including statutes, regulations, ordinances, case law, interviews, focus groups, reports, economic analyses, policy documents, and academic literature—to formulate policy and legal interventions.
• Research and analyze federal, state, and local laws and policies.
• Draft legal memoranda.
• Draft model legislation for state and local public agencies.
• Contribute to the preparation of resources such as fact sheets, checklists, policy guides, toolkits, and model policies.
• Occasionally, other publications may include scholarly articles, op-eds, blog posts, and other materials.
• Provide accurate and tailored guidance to policymakers, advocates, public agency staff, and community groups.
• Develop and deliver engaging, interactive trainings and presentations at workshops and conferences and on webinars.
• Contribute to internal and external dialogue that advances our innovative approach to policy change.
• Actively collaborate within and across interdisciplinary teams, including project teams, committees, and other efforts to support internal processes or goals, promote effective organizational culture, or build our public image and brand.
• Participate in external calls, webinars, and meetings with our clients as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision coverage (ChangeLab Solutions contributes 100% of employee premiums and 50% of dependent premiums)
• Long-term disability insurance and life insurance
• 403(b) plan with 3% employer contribution
• Commuter benefits and flexible spending accounts (parking, transit, dependent care, health care)
• Generous paid time off package, starting at roughly 4.5 weeks PTO annually, plus 11 holidays and weeklong closure in December
• An inclusive Paid Family and Medical Leave policy, which provides paid time off for employees to care for their own serious health condition, care for a family member with a serious health condition, or welcome a new child
• Stipends for remote and hybrid work
• Work with an interdisciplinary team committed to a shared mission and building a community and culture of connection and inclusivity

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree