Paralegal

Position: Paralegal

Reports to: Litigation Director

Status: Full-time Non-Exempt

Start Date: March 1, 2026

Location: As needed in-person (in-person presence is required as needed for ongoing duties); must reside within commuting distance of Chapel Hill, NC. This position will require office presence for one to two days per week, and occasional travel for meetings and retreats is expected.

THE ORGANIZATION

The National Health Law Program (NHeLP) protects and advances the health rights of low-income and underserved individuals at the national, state, and local levels. We provide policy advocacy, litigation, continuing legal education, and individual consultation support. We work with lawyers and advocates, community-

based legal organizations, federal and state policymakers, health care providers, and clients.

NHeLP is committed to health equity—ensuring that everyone has access to the resources they

need to be healthy—and to cultivating an internal environment that empowers an exceptional

and diverse staff. For more information, see our Equity Stance.

THE TEAM

NHeLP's Enforcement and Litigation Team engages in national, state, and local advocacy, focusing on class action and individual representation in federal and state courts. Over the years, our litigation efforts have established important precedents and models for advocates across the country, particularly with respect to the Medicaid Act, the Affordable Care Act, and constitutional due process and civil/disability rights. We consult on legal and litigation issues with other law offices (e.g., disability rights and legal services) and health organizations. Our enforcement and litigation team works closely with our Health Law Partnerships, state-based public interest law offices in more than 20 states. Our Amicus Project prepares briefs on behalf of national, state, and community-based organizations when courts are considering major health access and equity issues.

THE POSITION

NHeLP is seeking a driven and highly motivated Paralegal to perform a range of responsibilities in support of the Enforcement and Litigation team. Candidates should possess the ability to interact with the Team at all levels in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient, with a high level of professionalism. The position requires strong organizational and time management skills, as well as the ability to drive numerous projects and deliverables, and prioritize tasks effectively. The position requires initiative, inquiry, and sound decision-making while working with the Litigation team and other stakeholders. The paralegal will also perform some administrative assistant duties for the Legal Director and the Litigation Director, both of whom work from the Chapel Hill office.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing litigation case support, including document and information management, document preparation, monitoring deadlines, and court filings
• Conducting basic legal and other research, including researching local court rules
• Conducting Web-based research
• Maintaining the Electronic Case Filing documents
• Tracking data for attorneys for litigation-related projects
• Calendaring litigation and other deadlines
• Preparing exhibits for depositions
• Filing and organizing discovery
• Managing PACER information for all attorneys
• Admitting Attorneys to Courts and maintaining a database of all admittance records for all attorneys
• Preparing briefs and other documents for filing
• Assisting our Communications Team to maintain the litigation portion of the website
• Coordinating with finance to pay litigation-related vendors
• Attending meetings with the litigation director, team, and legal staff
• Paying attorneys annual dues for bar memberships
• Support during webinars hosted by Litigation Team and transcript editing as needed
• Assisting the Litigation Director and Legal Director with scheduling and other administrative tasks
• Filing, copying, scanning, and faxing,
• Managing mail and deliveries
• Monitoring, ordering, and maintaining office supplies
• Managing and tracking yearly bar due renewals and payments for Litigation Team staff
• Day-to-day support for all in office technology/inventory/building (printer, internet, vendors)
• Manage logistics for office social functions and team gatherings.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's degree or four years of equivalent related experience in Business, Human Resources, or Finance, including administrative support functions. Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• Paralegal certificate or experience in paralegal functions preferred, but not required
• At least two years of experience working in non-profit organization settings

MUST-HAVE SKILLS & EXPERIENCES

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated skill set in project management, including a strong ability to administer multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize workload
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to conduct Internet research
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and, at times, stressful environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Project Management (Asana), web-based/virtual technologies (Skype, WebEx, BOX, Zoom), or related software.
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, meet deadlines, and anticipate needs
• Ability to handle sensitive situations and confidential information with maturity and discretion.
• Ability to execute medium to large assignments under the direction of a manager
• Ability to coordinate with members of a team to set and implement goals

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS & EXPERIENCES

• Previous experience with Westlaw and Electronic Case Filing systems
• Experience working for non-profits

COMPENSATION

The compensation range for this position is between $67,295 and $71,502 annually.

Compensation is competitive, commensurate with experience, and aligned with internal equity.

Generous benefits are available, including employer-paid medical, dental, life, and disability

insurance, pre-tax savings plans, and a retirement savings opportunity. NHeLP also offers

generous paid time off, including holidays, sick time, family and medical leave for eligible

employees, 150 hours (20 days) of vacation per year, and more.

LOCATION

The Paralegal will work in the Chapel Hill, N.C office in person as needed, with the expectation of being in-office one to two days a week.

HOW TO APPLY:

Qualified applicants should submit their application, including a cover letter and resume, through

our careers page.

No phone calls, please, except for requests regarding reasonable accommodation. If a

reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process,

please contact us at: jobs@healthlaw.org or at

202-289-7661.

DEADLINE:

January 16, 2026, or when 200 applications are received, whichever is first. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis if received later.

NHeLP advocates to advance the health rights of many populations that have traditionally

lacked legal protection, such as women, people of color, LGBTQI+ individuals, people with

disabilities, and people with limited English proficiency. To promote social justice and best

achieve our mission, NHeLP is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive

workplace in which differences are acknowledged and valued. We make our employment

decisions based on merit. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment

laws, and we do not discriminate based on race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or

any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

For more information, please visit: www.healthlaw.org.

Generous benefits are available, including employer-paid medical, dental, life, and disability

insurance, pre-tax savings plans, and a retirement savings opportunity. NHeLP also offers

generous paid time off, including holidays, sick time, family and medical leave for eligible

employees, 150 hours (20 days) of vacation per year, and more.