Staff Attorney / Elder, Health and Disability Unit

Greater Boston Legal Services (GBLS) is committed to fair employment practices. We are proud to employ a staff with the cultural and linguistic competency to work within a variety of communities.

Greater Boston Legal Services seeks a staff attorney with 5 to 10yrs years of experience for a permanent position in the Elder, Health and Disability Unit (“EHD”). Please note GBLS has a hybrid work schedule and this position will be sited at GBLS’s Boston Office.

The staff attorney's responsibilities will include:

• Investigating and challenging improper Medicare denials of coverage of medical services to which elders and people with disabilities are entitled – from advice, Administrative hearings and in some cases, representation in Federal District Court.
• Assisting Medicare beneficiaries in appealing Medicare terminations and premium penalties with the Social Security Administration.
• Take a leadership role in Medicare Advocacy at GBLS
• Participating in statewide coalitions, collaborating with state advocacy programs, conducting substantive trainings, policy advocacy, and addressing a wide range of Medicare issues
• Work with stakeholders statewide to give oral trainings and edit Medicare-related Elder law literature

Qualifications: Candidate must be admitted to the Massachusetts Bar. This position is for an attorney with 5 to 10 years of experience. Experience in administrative advocacy/ law, including administrative hearings and judicial review is required. Knowledge or understanding of Medicare and/or Medicaid preferred.

We are seeking someone with a commitment to social justice. We are looking for a candidate who has the cultural competence to work with and advocate on behalf of low-income and diverse populations. We are seeking an attorney with excellent oral and written skills. Fluency in Spanish and/or Haitian Creole is helpful but not required.