Pennsylvania Health Law Project Is Hiring A Bilingual Paralegal

Join Our Team as a Bilingual Paralegal at the Pennsylvania Health Law Project! 🌟

This opportunity invites passionate, bilingual (Spanish-English) legal support professionals to make a meaningful impact in healthcare justice for underserved communities.

About This Opportunity

The Pennsylvania Health Law Project (PHLP) is seeking to hire a full-time bilingual/Spanish-speaking paralegal to join our dedicated team. In this role, you will work under attorney supervision and collaborate with staff to provide essential legal assistance, advice, and representation to low-income clients facing Medicaid coverage or service denials. This position offers a hybrid work environment, with occasional in-person travel within Pennsylvania.

Our Mission and Vision 💙

Mission: PHLP works to safeguard and advance healthcare rights for individuals from historically underserved and marginalized communities. Through free legal services, community education, and systemic advocacy, we aim to ensure equitable access to healthcare, empowering individuals to navigate complex health systems and obtain the care they need.

Vision: We envision a Pennsylvania where all individuals, regardless of background or circumstances, have equal access to comprehensive healthcare. Our efforts focus on legal representation, policy advocacy, community education, and empowerment to dismantle barriers, challenge inequities, and foster lasting policy change for a more equitable healthcare landscape.

Job Duties & Responsibilities 📋

• Manage a high-volume caseload related to access to health insurance and Medicaid services.
• Conduct intakes, interview clients, provide case updates, and communicate legal information effectively.
• Provide legal advice on Medicaid eligibility, services, and appeals under attorney supervision.
• Represent clients at internal managed care appeals and administrative fair hearings.
• Advocate for clients with third parties, including eligibility staff and managed care plans.
• Maintain accurate client files and case records, including data entry and timekeeping.
• Engage in community outreach and education, deliver trainings, and develop informational materials like fact sheets and blog posts.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Note: Reasonable accommodations are available to support individuals with disabilities in performing essential functions.

Qualifications ✅

• At least 2+ years of experience as a paralegal or related role within legal services serving low-income communities (highly preferred).
• Fluent in Spanish, including client communication, reading, writing, and document translation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proactive with demonstrated initiative and self-starting abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a small nonprofit environment.
• Commitment to culturally competent, empathetic client service.
• Experience with case management systems (e.g., LegalServer) is preferred.
• Proficiency in Office365/Microsoft Office is highly preferred.

Salary & Benefits 💼

The starting salary for this role is $50,923.20. Salaries are adjusted based on experience and skill level. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• 100% employer-paid medical and dental insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with contributions
• Life insurance, short/long-term disability coverage
• Generous paid leave policies

How to Apply 📧

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and a brief writing sample to hr@phlp.org. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

We strongly encourage individuals with lived experience related to Medicaid, public benefits, or poverty to apply and include a statement in their cover letter about how their background and experiences can contribute to PHLP's mission.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Accessibility 🌍

PHLP is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. We are committed to making reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact hr@phlp.org.