Special Project Attorney

National Health Law Program•Chapel Hill, NC

27d•$104,734•Remote

About The Position

NHeLP is seeking a full-time Special Project Attorney for a two-year term. The Special Project Attorney will help develop and operate NHeLP’s Medicaid Access Strategy Hub. This is a project-based, 24-month position. The Hub provides an online community forum for individuals engaging in advocacy, monitoring, and implementation of the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) to mitigate its harmful impact and ensure as many individuals as possible retain their Medicaid or other health program enrollment. The Special Project Attorney should have substantive expertise in Medicaid and the ACA, and experience with federal legislative, regulatory, and administrative advocacy. The Special Project Attorney should have a strong knowledge of North Carolina Medicaid eligibility and policies generally. The position will involve monitoring policy and administrative activities for the Hub and providing technical assistance to state advocates as states move to implement provisions of the recently enacted reconciliation legislation. The North Carolina-specific work will include working with advocates on direct advocacy to the Medicaid agency, as well as working with partners across the state regarding implementing OBBBA provisions. The ideal candidate will have a strong working knowledge of Medicaid at the national level and have experience as a health advocate. The ideal candidate will have experience working within underserved communities and will demonstrate an understanding of the issues that impact people with low income, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and other underserved populations.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent law degree
7 years of legal or policy experience
Strong interest in administrative, public benefits, and civil rights law
Commitment to the representation of low-income and underserved populations.
Knowledge of health law, regulatory and administrative advocacy, Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act
Deep knowledge of North Carolina Medicaid and SNAP law and policy and familiarity with NC health advocacy community
Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Possess a high level of independence and initiative, good judgment, excellent speaking and writing skills, the ability to produce the highest caliber work, creativity, and an ability to model working with others towards common goals
Ability to think creatively, and to work both independently and as part of a team
Demonstrated understanding of the role that racial inequity plays in our society and in movement- building, and have an ability to effectively manage across difference
Familiarity with online forums and how to engage people in a meaningful and constructive manner
Commitment to NHeLP's mission and values.

Nice To Haves

Direct service experience
Knowledge of OBBBA
Federal legislative or health care agency (HHS, CMS, etc.) experience
Ability to consistently integrate a deep understanding of key equity concepts into work projects and interactions by addressing structural implications and disproportionate impacts of policies, activities, and decisions on race, class and other group identities within the context of job responsibilities and projects.

Responsibilities

Review all information posted on the Hub, identify patterns of concerns and offer suggestions, as appropriate, on how to alleviate the issues
Serve as a liason between the Hub and attorneys working on North Carolina advocacy, maintaining proactive and ongoing communication internally and with North Carolina-based advocates
Identify content for and draft weekly newsletters
Develop publications for the Hub that may include fact sheets, tip sheets, issue briefs, and posts
Provide technical assistance and education requested by advocates (with a focus on North Carolina advocates), administrative agencies, policymakers, and other individuals
Conduct trainings and presentations
Track developments on North Carolina OBBBA implementation
Aggregate and analyze information to assimilate information and identify policy solutions for North Carolina OBBBA implementation
Coordinate with North Carolina partners
Advocate to the North Carolina Medicaid agency and others regarding OBBBA implementation
Provide technical assistance and education requested by North Carolina advocates
Conduct trainings and presentations for North Carolina advocates
Research federal and state Medicaid laws, administrative guidance, and case law
Analyze federal and state legislation, regulations, and other policies as they impact implementation of the reconciliation law
Track legislative and administrative developments relevant to implementation of the reconciliation law
Develop publications including fact sheets, issue briefs, blog posts, memoranda, comments, and correspondence concerning legal and policy developments, legislation, and regulations concerning Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act, civil rights laws, and other issues in NHeLP's priority areas.
Write grant reports on work and document timekeeping
Participate in internal meetings and working groups
Collaborate with development, communication, and operations teams to accomplish the organization's strategic priorities.

Benefits

Generous benefits are available, including employer-paid medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, pre-tax savings plans, and a retirement savings opportunity.
NHeLP also offers generous paid time off, including holidays, sick time, family and medical leave for eligible employees, 150 hours (20 days) of vacation per year, and more.

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