Justice in Aging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a diverse staff and we particularly encourage applications from people of color, women, people with disabilities, the LGBTQ+ community, and others whose background may contribute to more effective representation of low-income people and underserved communities.
Location: Los Angeles, Oakland, Sacramento, or Remote in California
Justice in Aging seeks a housing attorney or policy advocate with at least seven years of experience to join our Economic Security and Housing Team in California. The successful candidate will lead Justice in Aging’s work to respond and advance solutions to the housing challenges facing low-income older Californians, including housing instability and/or homelessness. This is an exciting opportunity to advocate for solutions to systemic problems at the state level for housing issues impacting low-income older Californians, and to provide legal or other training and technical assistance to advocates across the state. All of our work is grounded in our Advancing Equity Strategic Initiative.
Justice in Aging uses the power of law and our expertise in economic security, housing, health care, 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. In California, we act as a support center for California’s qualified legal services programs.
Our Economic Security and Housing team engages with local advocates in California and across the country to identify and address legal issues that impact low-income older adults. A successful candidate will also play a key role in continuing Justice in Aging’s systemic advocacy to advance the housing goals in California’s Master Plan for Aging that promote Housing for All.
Our staff work primarily remotely, with most California staff located in the Bay Area, Sacramento, and Los Angeles. The organization also has an office in Washington DC and staff across the country. This position can be based remotely from anywhere in California. Justice in Aging requires COVID-19 vaccination for all staff, with exemptions available in accordance with federal law.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Candidates are encouraged to send in their materials by October 4, 2024. Questions about the position can be directed to hiring@justiceinaging.org.
Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Desired:
Compensation:
Salary for this position will be based on a fixed salary scale based on experience level. For example, the salary for this position with 7 years of experience is $113,500, and the salary for this position with 12 years of experience would be $121,000. Justice in Aging offers a competitive benefits package, including fully paid health, dental, and life insurance; flexible reimbursement plan; 403(b) retirement savings plan with 8% automatic employer contribution; paid parental leave, sabbatical leave, and compensatory time; federal holidays, sick time, and generous vacation policy.
To Apply:
Please submit the following to hiring@justiceinaging.org, with your name and position that you are seeking in the email subject line. Applications received by October 4, 2024 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. Two writing samples: one writing sample (no more than 10 pages) that demonstrates the ability to write educational material to explain a policy or program including, for example, a guide, practice tip, or factsheet; and one writing sample (no more than 10 pages) that includes an analysis of a policy, for example, a comment on a rule or regulation or a policy or legal argument to a court or other decision-making body; and
4. Three professional references.
If you need an accommodation for the application process or if you have a question about any aspect of this position, please contact hiring@justiceinaging.org.
Location: Remote
Justice in Aging seeks an outstanding law student for its Colin Alexander Health Law Fellowship for Summer 2025. This is a full-time, remote, paid fellowship.
The Organization:
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.
The Position:
Justice in Aging seeks a rising 3L (current 2L) student to work full-time with attorneys on multiple projects related to Medicare, Medicaid, and other health care programs that impact older adults. The fellow could work on policy advocacy and/or litigation-based projects and will have the opportunity to author a writing sample, conduct shorter term writing and research projects, participate in intern trainings and events, attend external stakeholder meetings, and have the opportunity to learn more about the legal non-profit world. At the end of the summer, the fellow will also prepare and present an internal training to the staff on a topic they have researched.
Justice in Aging will pair the fellow with one attorney as a mentor for the summer. Justice in Aging may also be interested in working with the summer fellow to craft a post-graduate fellowship application for Skadden, Equal Justice Works, or similar.
Compensation:
The fellow will be provided a $9,000 stipend.
Qualifications:
We seek applicants with a robust interest in working for low-income and underserved populations, and strong legal research and writing skills.
Application:
Applications are accepted until Friday, October 11, and reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority given to those who apply by September 27.
To apply for the summer Health Law Fellowship, please send the following materials to hiring@justiceinaging.org.
In your cover letter, please address the following in order for your application to be considered:
At Justice in Aging, we advocate for older adults, particularly regarding systemic injustice and the resulting inequities that often impact women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, and people with limited English proficiency. 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.
Cover letters without this explanation will not be considered. Please also include any scheduling conflicts during the weeks of September 16, September 23, and September 30 that may affect your availability for a first-round phone interview.
Justice in Aging seeks an outstanding law student for its Racial Justice Fellowship for Summer 2025. This is a full-time, remote, paid fellowship.
The Organization:
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.
The Position:
Justice in Aging seeks a rising 3L (current 2L) student to work full-time with attorneys on multiple projects that integrate Justice in Aging’s core programs (health care, economic security, housing, and elder justice) and focus on racial justice. The fellow could work on policy advocacy and/or litigation-based projects and will have the opportunity to author a writing sample, conduct shorter term writing and research projects, participate in intern trainings and events, attend external stakeholder meetings, and have the opportunity to learn more about the legal non-profit world. At the end of the summer, the fellow will also prepare and present an internal training to the staff on a topic they have researched.
Justice in Aging will pair the fellow with one attorney as a mentor for the summer. Justice in Aging may also be interested in working with the summer fellow to craft a post-graduate fellowship application for Skadden, Equal Justice Works, or similar.
Compensation:
The fellow will be provided a $9,000 stipend.
Qualifications:
We seek applicants with a robust interest in working for low-income and underserved populations, and strong legal research and writing skills.
Application:
Applications are accepted until Friday, October 11, and reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority given to those who apply by September 27.
To apply for the summer Racial Justice Fellowship, please send the following materials to hiring@justiceinaging.org.
In your cover letter, please address the following in order for your application to be considered:
At Justice in Aging, we advocate for older adults, particularly regarding systemic injustice and the resulting inequities that often impact women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, and people with limited English proficiency. 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.
Cover letters without this explanation will not be considered. Please also include any scheduling conflicts during the weeks of September 16, September 23, and September 30 that may affect your availability for a first-round phone interview.
