Attorney Public Benefits and Healthcare EACH Unit

Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida, Inc. (CCLA) established in 2003 is a Legal Services Corporation (LSC) funded, non-profit organization. CCLA provides free civil legal services to low-income and otherwise eligible residents of Broward County and is located in Plantation, Florida, a suburb of Fort Lauderdale. Our mission is to provide equal justice to underserved communities through quality and innovative free civil legal aid. CCLA provides legal advocacy for marginalized individuals in our community, helping thousands of economically disadvantaged residents to gain greater access to justice and much-needed legal assistance to remove barriers to a healthy and stable life. 

CCLA provides legal assistance in the areas of Family Law & Victims of Crime, Economic Advocacy & Community Health (public benefits), and Senior Law for people age 60 and older. At CCLA, we believe all individuals are entitled to quality civil legal representation and equal access to justice, regardless of their income. CCLA’s vision is a community where everyone has the legal resources to thrive.

CCLA is currently seeking a hardworking, compassionate Attorney to work within Public Benefits & Healthcare in our EACH Unit. The EACH Unit Attorney will be responsible for providing legal assistance and representation to individuals under 60 years old regarding eligibility and access to services for Medicare, Medicaid, Health Insurance Marketplace, Long-Term Care, and financial assistance programs. The Attorney will also be responsible for providing legal assistance and representation to individuals regarding eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

Specific Role & Responsibilities:

• Provides legal advice and assistance on eligibility and access to services for Medicare, Medicaid, Health Insurance Marketplace, Long-Term-Care, and financial assistance programs, including representing clients for Healthcare Administration (AHCA) and Department of Children and Families (DCF) hearings.
• Provides legal advice and assistance to clients in SSDI/SSI cases, including representing clients at hearings before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), in Appeals Council appeals, and potentially in Federal Court as applicable. Conducts client interviews to gather information, investigates fact situations, gathers and evaluates evidence, witnesses, drafts letters, emails, memoranda, pleadings, briefs, assists with applications and appeals, completes forms, reviews agency notices, reviews medical records or other client documents, performs legal research and communication with outside agencies.
• Responsible for supervising legal interns and paralegals who have been assigned to cases within their practice areas. 
• Attends unit meetings, complies with all program and unit forms and directives, completes monthly case reports, reports to the unit on development in their area of expertise. 
• Returns client’s calls/emails in a timely manner, maintain records, case notes, and daily time-keeping in CCLAs case management system.
• Responsible for substantial compliance with the CCLA Program Priority Plan within their particular areas of specialization and consonant with the Legal Services Corporation guidelines.   
• Performs community outreach events in person and/or virtually, as well as, on social media and conducts educational trainings for staff, clients, and community providers, in accordance with CCLA’s outreach policy, and as needed. 
• Maintains compliance with program and grant requirements, which includes preparing grant reports.
• Performs all other duties as assigned and/or requested by Management, Supervisors, or as required by grant(s). 

Position Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school. Florida bar membership in good standing. 
• Experience or demonstrated interest in working with people with disabilities and/or lower socioeconomic status preferred.
• Prior healthcare or public benefit experience, particularly with Medicare/Medicaid, or SSDI/SSI is preferred.
• Flexible, effective, written and oral communication skills. Ability to multitask, organize, detail-oriented, prioritize, and manage a diverse case load. Must have the ability to work efficiently and independently with supervision.
• Capable of acting with substantial degree of independence and working as part of a team is essential.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. 
• Professional demeanor and client-oriented focus. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and in using virtual platforms (Zoom, MS Teams).
• Due to funder requirements, all applicants must pass a background check before employment begins.

Here at CCLA we offer our employees an outstanding and generous benefits package, which includes medical, vision, dental (100% employer paid for individual coverage), life, short-term, long-term disability insurance (100% employer paid coverage), supplemental insurance, and a 403(b) plan (tax-sheltered annuity plan) with an employer contribution. CCLA covers attorney’s Florida bar dues, Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits, and attorneys have the opportunity to apply for student loan payment assistance. 

Additionally, CCLA offers substantial discounts on gym memberships, parks, travel, pet insurance, and more, contributing to our employees' overall well-being.

CCLA is very proud of our work-life balance by giving our employees a substantial paid time off package which includes, vacation, sick leave and over 12 holidays a year. At CCLA we offer our employees (non-probationary) a more flexible work schedule by temporarily working a hybrid schedule 2 days in the office and 3 days working remotely. 

At CCLA, we foster a positive and supportive work environment where we work hard to provide exceptional service to our community. The work is both challenging and rewarding, and we take pride in the commitment and dedication of our team.

For more information about CCLA, please visit our website at www.coasttocoastlegalaid.org.

CCLA is proud of our diversity. CCLA is an equal opportunity employer and provider.