MEDICAL-LEGAL PARTNERSHIP ATTORNEY

UCSF/UC Hastings Consortium on Law, Science, & Health Policy

Classification: Level 1 / Class Code 2038 / Exempt / Full-Time / Benefited / Hybrid-eligible

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000 (commensurate with qualifications)

UC Hastings College of the Law is home to a top-ranked health law program, which is coordinated by the UCSF/UC Hastings Consortium on Law, Science & Health Policy (“Consortium”), an interprofessional initiative of UCSF and UC Hastings College of the Law. At Hastings, the Consortium is home to several grant-funded initiatives addressing the medical-legal needs of older adults in California and beyond.

THE ROLE and RESPONSIBILITIES

The Medical-Legal Partnership Attorney (“MLP Attorney” or “Attorney”) provides support to three Consortium initiatives that seek to advance the health of diverse older people and people with disabilities through law. The Attorney will provide legal research, analysis, and coordination on the Dementia Care Aware- Medical-Legal Partnership Learning Collaborative (~70% time). The Attorney will also provide direct legal services to patient-clients in the Medical-Legal Partnership for Seniors Clinic (~20% time). The Attorney will also develop and deliver trainings to health and social care providers on legal needs of older adults through the San Francisco Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (~10% time).

The Attorney must have excellent legal research, analysis, and writing skills. They must be highly proficient in project management, possessing the organizational skills and judgment necessary to establish priorities and meet multiple deadlines. The ideal candidate will have substantial knowledge and/or experience in health, elder law, and/or estate planning. The Attorney will report directly to the Executive Director of the Consortium and indirectly coordinate with the Legal Director and Managing Attorney of the Medical-Legal Partnership for Seniors Clinic (MLPS). The incumbent will be appointed on an annual contract basis.

Typical duties and responsibilities consist of, but are not limited to, the following:

• Conduct research, outreach, and educational activities as directed by Executive Director for the Dementia Care Aware and GWEP programs.
• Represent MLPS clients in collaboration with the MLPS Legal Director and Managing Attorney;
• Clearly and concisely explain the law to legal and health provider audiences and the public in written and oral form;
• Provide status updates at weekly and monthly project meetings and proactively communicate needs and priorities across projects with team members;
• Assist in drafting and preparation of grant proposals, reports, and other publications relating to all three projects;
  Other related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• JD degree (required);
• Admitted or eligible to practice law in California (required);
• Knowledge and experience in elder law;
• Experience providing legal representation to low-income older adults;
• Previous experience working with health care teams and/or within health care system context strongly preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Excellent legal research and analysis;
• Excellent project management;
• Experience with grant-funded research projects preferred;
• Sharp analytical abilities and problem-solving skills;
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment both independently and as part of a team.

BENEFITS

Health and Welfare Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts for transportation-related, healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Employee Assistance Program

For your Financial Future

• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, and Legal Insurance
• University of California Retirement Plan (a defined benefit plan)
• Deferred Compensation Plans/Pre-tax Retirement Savings Programs

For your Work/Life Balance

• Fifteen paid holidays per year
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Commuter Benefits Program

THE HIRING PROCESS

This position has been designated as “sensitive” and requires a pre-employment background check.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact Human Resources if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Applicants who meet the position requirements will be competitively evaluated to identify the individuals whose breadth and depth of experience and education most closely relate to the stated requirements and the needs of the College. Depending on the quality and number of the applications received, only the better qualified applicants may be contacted for an interview. The position is open until filled.

The skills listed above are comprehensive, and we understand there are great candidates who possess only a subset of those skills, or who have other important skills. If you match some of these skills, please do not hesitate to apply.

UC Hastings College of the Law is an equal opportunity employer. UC Hastings strives to provide a diverse and inclusive educational environment that fosters cultural awareness, mutual understanding and respect. UC Hastings College of the Law is interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching. Qualified women and members of underrepresented minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.