Staff Attorney / Elder, Health, and Disability Unit

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United States
Organization information
Organization name: 
Greater Boston Legal Services
Street address: 
197 Friend Street
City: 
Boston
State: 
Massachusetts
ZIP: 
02114
Job type: 
Legal - Civil
Position Description: 

Greater Boston Legal Services (GBLS) is committed to fair employment practices. We are proud to employ a staff with the cultural and linguistic competency to work within a variety of communities.

Greater Boston Legal Services seeks a staff attorney with 4 to 7 years of experience for a permanent position in the Elder, Health and Disability Unit (“EHD”). Please note GBLS has a hybrid work schedule and this position will be sited at GBLS’s Boston Office.

The staff attorney's responsibilities will include:

Investigating and challenging improper Medicare denials of coverage of medical services to which elders and people with disabilities are entitled – from advice, Administrative hearings to representation in Federal District Court.

Participating in statewide coalitions, collaborating with state advocacy programs, conducting substantive trainings and addressing a wide range of Medicare issues

Developing a leadership position in Medicare advocacy not only at GBLS, but statewide including giving oral trainings and edit Medicare-related Elder law literature, once trained

Assisting Medicare beneficiaries in appealing Medicare terminations and premium penalties with the Social Security Administration.

Compensation: Salary is based on a union scale. The salary range for an applicant with 4 to 7 years of experience is 80,000 to $84,500. GBLS offers a generous benefits package, retirement contribution, a student loan repayment assistance plan for eligible attorneys, and generous PTO leave.

At GBLS, we recognize our strength comes from the unique contributions of each team member. We invite candidates from all walks of life and backgrounds to apply.

Requirements: 

Qualifications: Candidate must be admitted to the Massachusetts Bar. This position is for an attorney with 4 to 7 years of experience. Knowledge or understanding of Medicare and/or MassHealth is required. We are seeking someone with a commitment to social justice. We are looking for a candidate who has the cultural competence to work with and advocate on behalf of low-income and diverse populations. We are seeking an attorney with excellent oral and written skills. Fluency in Spanish and/or Haitian Creole is helpful but not required.

To apply: 

Candidates should submit letter of interest, resume and brief writing sample to the Personnel Team via email at [email protected]. Please refer to Job Code: EHD-ATT when applying for this position. Deadline is June 27, 2025, or until position is filled.

Notes: 
Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary range: 
$80,000-84,500
Submission deadline: 
Friday, June 27, 2025