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Located in a historic neighborhood in the nation's capital, Georgetown offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, exciting ways to take advantage of Washington, D.C., and a commitment to social justice. Our community is a tight knit group of remarkable individuals interested in intellectual inquiry and making a difference in the world.
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The
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Health Justice Alliance (HJA)
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The Staff Attorney, Medical Legal Partnership supports the Georgetown HJA's design and implementation of a Medical-Financial Partnership (MFP). This individual will support the planning design of the MFP, represent client families, and play a key role in the day-to-day operations of the MFP. Reporting directly to the MFP Director and regularly collaborating and communicating with the HJA Law Clinic’s Director and Deputy Director, additional duties include but are not limited to:
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Assist the MFP Director and HJA Law Clinic Director and Deputy Director in designing and implementing processes, systems, and tools to support the MFP.
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Assess incoming patient referrals for financial-legal issues and determine appropriate action.
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Provide direct legal services to DCP patients ranging from brief advice to full representation in coordination with the MFP Director and HJA Law Clinic.
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Collaborate with medical partners and other organizations to connect client families to resources to promote financial well-being.
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Assist in the design and implementation of training resources and materials for healthcare providers and community members.
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Participate in policy advocacy to advance financial well-being of DCP patient population with medical partners, DCP families, and other organizations.
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Assist with data collection and funder reporting obligations and support HJA’s evaluation of the MFP.
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Work as a part of a team to ensure that the program, research components, and delivery of legal services are developed and implemented in a manner that is responsive to the needs of DCP patients and its leadership and consistent with the HJA’s partnership with MedStar Health.
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Requirements and Qualifications
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JD from an accredited law school
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2 years of experience providing civil legal services to low-income clients (can include law school clinical work)
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Current member in good standing of the District of Columbia Bar
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Willingness and ability to work collaboratively with other lawyers and with doctors, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare providers to leverage medical expertise to advance legal advocacy at the individual and community level
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Demonstrated commitment to social justice and service to vulnerable clients
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Understanding of legal issues and systems connected to economic justice for people with low-income
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Interest in contributing to the data and other research focused on measuring the impact of medical-legal partnership on health and legal outcomes
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Willingness to develop legal expertise as needed, and ability to travel between local clinical sites
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Work Mode Designation
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This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website:
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https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation
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Pay Range:
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The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:
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Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.
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Current Georgetown Employees:
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Submission Guidelines:
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Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. Documents are not kept on file for future positions.
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Need Assistance:
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If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click
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here
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Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works
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EEO Statement:
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Georgetown University is an
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Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
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Benefits:
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Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the
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Department of Human Resources website
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