Nonprofit
Published 1/22/26 12:19PM

Medical Legal Partnership Attorney

On-site, Work must be performed in or near Newport News, VA
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  • Details

    Job Type:
    Full Time
    Start Date:
    February 27, 2026
    Application Deadline:
    February 20, 2026
    Education:
    J.D. Required
    Experience Level:
    Managerial
    Salary:
    USD $101,000 - $145,000 / year
    To be determined commensurate with experience.
    Cause Areas:
    Health & Medicine, Disability, Housing & Homelessness, Legal Assistance, Job & Workplace

    Description

    Overview

    This position supports the Sentara Medical Legal Partnership (MLP) Clinic by delivering legal services to low-income patients within a healthcare clinic setting. The MLP Attorney will manage a diverse caseload, coordinate with medical staff, and ensure compliance with pilot program goals and legal standards. The attorney will work with a diverse range of clients from a wide variety of backgrounds on various civil legal matters.

    Education

    • Juris Doctor (Required)

    Certification/Licensure

    • Virginia State Bar Association member in good standing (Required)

    Experience

    • 10 years of Legal Aid or similar non-profit legal services organization experience (Required)

    Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

    In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

    Benefits

    Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

    Medical, Dental, Vision plans

    • Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
    • Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
    • Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
    • Emergency Backup Care
    • Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
    • Life Insurance
    • 401k/403B with Employer Match
    • Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
    • Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
    • Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
    • Pet Insurance
    • Legal Resources Plan
    • Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

    Location

    On-site
    Newport News, VA, USA

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