Public Health Legal Fellowship
About The Position
The Public Health Law Fellow will function as an integral member of the Office of General Counsel (OGC) legal team. The Fellow will: provide legal research and analysis on a myriad of health-related issues including development of briefings to support redress relating to disparities and chronic disease; analyze and develop regulations, legislation, and policy; and draft affidavits in support of science-based policies. The Fellow may also participate in public speaking and attend relevant conferences. The in-person Fellowship is for one year. The selected candidate will be an employee of the Fund for Public Health of New York, a nonprofit organization that will be the fiscal and administrative manager of the grant; the Fellow’s work be supervised by OGC. This is a grant-funded position starting in July 2026 and ending June 30, 2027.
Requirements
- Applicants must have both a masters in public health (MPH) and a law degree (JD).
- In addition, the successful applicant will have demonstrated excellent legal research, writing, analytic, and communication skills.
- An interest in health care, public health, civil rights and social justice is essential.
- Applicants should be self-motivated and have the proven ability to work with a wide range of people.
- Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check
- You must live in the New York City Tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT) to be considered for a position at FPHNY.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a legal setting
- Ability to understand the concepts of social determinants of health, institutional racism, structural racism, health inequities and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities
- Demonstrated commitment to supporting communities that have experienced systemic oppression and bias (e.g., people of color, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, justice involved persons, etc.)
Responsibilities
- Provide legal research and analysis on a myriad of health-related issues including development of briefings to support redress relating to disparities and chronic disease
- Analyze and develop regulations, legislation, and policy
- Draft affidavits in support of science-based policies of DOHMH
- Perform additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor
- Other duties as assigned to support the overall goals and mission of the department/ organization.
Benefits
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
- Medical, dental, and life insurance with low or no employee contribution
- A retirement savings plan with generous employer contribution
- Flexible spending medical and commuter benefits plan
- Meaningful work at an organization striving to advance health equity and social justice
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
