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Position Summary

The Healthcare Attorney will work with the healthcare team to understand and work on policy to provide lawmakers, policymakers, advocates, the media, and the public with accurate and timely information on access to health care, specifically having or developing an expertise in Medicaid policy and broaden access to coverage through this program.

Organizational Profile:

South Carolina Appleseed is a nonprofit organization that fights for low-income South Carolinians to overcome social, legal, and economic injustice.

SC Appleseed is a forceful and respected advocate for low-income South Carolinians on issues such as health care, immigration, reentry, housing, education, hunger, public benefits, domestic
violence, and consumer issues.

SC Appleseed is dedicated to effecting systemic change wherever we can do the most good—in and through the courthouse, legislature, administrative agencies, community, and the media.

For more information: www.scjustice.org

Broad areas of Work

• Work with the SC Appleseed Healthcare Team of organizers, attorneys and communications staff;
• Work to coordinate, develop and execute strategies to advance access to health care, laws, advocacy, and litigation that Appleseed supports.
• Represent Appleseed at stakeholder meetings, with state agencies and at the Statehouse.
• Coordinate and support coalition work that includes diverse groups and partners.
• Conduct educational and legal presentations.
• Develop research on Medicaid policy, specifically expanding coverage to oral healthcare,
• Remain current on health law, policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with government and social service organizations, as well as community organizations, other attorneys and the media.
• Interpret state agency policies and laws that impact access to quality affordable healthcare and determine if any actions are needed from Appleseed.
• Work with pro bono attorneys.
• Be available for meetings with team and supervisor at least twice a month.

Qualifications

• Licensed in South Carolina.
• 403s completed.
• At least 3 years’ experience in non-profit work as an attorney.
• A leader with strong interpersonal skills who can work with a range of personalities and skill levels to build consensus that culminates into high quality results.
• Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds.
• A self-starter with lots of initiative who can manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• A strategic thinker who keeps the big picture in mind.

Salary and Other Benefits

The Healthcare Policy Attorney will receive a competitive annual salary and health dental and vision insurance, paid health, annual and holiday leave through SC Appleseed. Interested applicants should contact [email protected] with any follow-up questions.

Application Instructions:

Please send a cover letter, resume, writing sample and list of three references via email to [email protected] or SC Appleseed, P.O. Box 7187, Columbia, SC 29202

SC Appleseed is an equal opportunity employer; people of color and individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. SC Appleseed does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic background, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability.