Position Summary

NoHLA seeks a fulltime (35-hours per week) Senior Attorney to join its mission-driven, highly collaborative staff team. Must live in Washington state.

Our ideal candidate has top-notch legal chops — think savvy in litigation and public policy — and is committed to making health care affordable, accessible, and equitable for every Washingtonian. Part of NoHLA’s Advocacy Team, this role engages with a wide array of stakeholders, communities, organizations, professional associations, and governmental bodies.

What You'll Do

As a Senior Attorney, you will help shape NoHLA’s legal advocacy portfolio and support staff and partners in driving lasting, equitable health care improvements for all Washingtonians.

You will:

• Advocate at the state and national levels to influence policies that impact health care.
• Collaborate with allied legal organizations and community partners on strategic case consultations, publications and trainings, coalition engagement, and advocacy initiatives.
• Engage in legal research, writing, amicus briefing, and litigation strategies. Where litigation is needed, lead collaboration with pro bono partners or allied legal organizations.
• Research and draft materials, including position papers, reports, and comments.
• Respond to inquiries from community advocates and policy makers.
• Prepare and deliver trainings, presentations, and media on relevant laws and policies.
• Identify opportunities for meaningful engagement and produce content that is accessible to diverse audiences.
• Assist with organizational communications (e.g., newsletter contributions), fundraising, and reporting related to work activities.

What We're Looking For

The ideal Senior Attorney candidate will have:

• A license in WA state as an attorney or be able to take the next bar exam.
• At least 5 years of legal experience, including experience in litigation.
• Familiarity with laws and public policy related to NoHLA’s work, such as health, public benefits, administrative, or civil rights law.
• Excellent writing, oral advocacy, and analytical skills.
• Talent for communicating effectively with a wide range of individuals and organizations in legal and non-legal settings, including demonstrated ability to explain complex legal issues.
• Desire to work cooperatively with lawyers, staff, and diverse organizations and coalitions.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and think strategically in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• (Preferred) Oral and written proficiency in one or more non-English languages.

NoHLA encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, especially people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, 2SLGBTQIA+ people, people with disabilities, veterans, and people with related lived experience with the health care system or serving diverse populations.

Salary and Benefits

• Starting salary between $100,000 - $105,000 annually commensurate with experience.
• 35-hour work week.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and dependents.
• Retirement benefits for employees.
• Generous time off.
• Collaborative work culture.
• Advancement and leadership opportunities.
• Flexible worksite.
• Expected travel for team retreats and annual fundraising event.