Justice in Aging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a diverse staff and we particularly encourage applications from members of racial and ethnic minority groups, women, the LGBT community, and others whose background may contribute to more effective representation of low-income people and underserved communities.
Location: Remote
Justice in Aging seeks an attorney with at least 5 years of experience, expertise in Medicare, and a strong commitment to advancing equity, to join our Health Team. Our work addresses the systemic and intersectional inequities faced by older adults of color, older women, LGBTQ older adults, older adults with disabilities, and older adults who are immigrants or have limited English proficiency. The successful candidate will work to improve Medicare and Medicaid including integration of these programs for low-income older adults who are dually eligible, including work on our Advancing Equity Strategic Initiative.
Justice in Aging uses the power of law and our expertise in health care, economic security, and elder justice to fight senior poverty. We pursue systemic change in law and policy to improve the lives of low-income older adults who experience inequities rooted in historical, persistent, and structural racism, ageism, sexism, ableism, homophobia, and xenophobia. Founded in 1972, we have a rich tradition of successful, high-impact, and strategic advocacy on behalf of the more than 7 million seniors living in poverty nationally. We also run the National Center on Law and Elder Rights through a federal contract with the Administration for Community Living.
Our staff work primarily remotely, with most staff located in Washington DC, the Bay Area, Sacramento, and Los Angeles, as well as some staff across the country. This position can be based remotely from anywhere in the United States. Justice in Aging requires COVID-19 vaccination for all staff, with exemptions available in accordance with federal law.
Applications should be submitted by June 6, 2023 for first consideration, although applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Questions about the positions can be directed to hiring@justiceinaging.org.
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To Apply:
Please submit the following to hiring@justiceinaging.org, with your name and position(s) that you are seeking in the email subject line. Applications received by June 6, 2023 will receive first consideration.
(1) Cover letter that describes your interest in this particular position. In your cover letter, you must answer the following question:
To promote social justice and best achieve our mission, Justice in Aging is committed to maintaining a diverse staff and creating an inclusive and respectful workplace in which differences are acknowledged and valued. How do you think your personal or professional experience or background has prepared you to contribute to a work environment with a strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion? Feel free to think broadly about your response to this question, applying various aspects of your life and personal experiences to your response.
(2) Resume;
(3) One writing sample; and
(4) Three professional references.
If you need accommodations for the application process or any aspect of this position, please contact Deputy Director Jennifer Goldberg at jgoldberg@justiceinaging.org. The application and all other questions should be directed to hiring@justiceinaging.org.
The opportunity to live with dignity, regardless of financial circumstances—free from the worry, harm, and injustice caused by lack of health care, food, or a safe place to sleep. By using the power of law to strengthen the social safety net, and remove the barriers low-income seniors face in trying to access the services they need, we work to ensure the future we all envision for our loved ones and ourselves.
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