Senior Staff Attorney

JRI Health provides an array of support services to help people living with and at risk for HIV/AIDS achieve the health and justice we all deserve. In keeping with this mission, the JRI Health Law Institute (HLI), a legal services program embedded within JRI’s Health Division, uses harm reduction principles to provide holistic, collaborative, trauma-informed civil legal services through a medical-legal partnership.

HLI strives to provide equitable access to our services by prioritizing marginalized communities that have been disproportionately impacted by longstanding, structural racism as well as those disproportionately impacted by HIV/AIDS. Our clients’ needs and wishes guide the work that we do. As advocates, we see our role as providing legal expertise, support, and helping to amplify our clients’ voices.

Job Description:

JRI Health Law Institute (HLI) seeks a Senior Staff Attorney. This position is a hybrid work model (ability to work remotely ~75%) with work/life balance; flexible schedule. 

Responsibilities:

• Represent clients in state and federal courts and before administrative bodies or tribunals in cases involving a variety of areas of law including housing eviction defense and other landlord/tenant issues, Social Security benefits, CORI sealing, and other legal issues related to improving client health. Tasks include all aspects of direct legal assistance, including pretrial and trial practice. The Senior Staff Attorney will also provide legal rights education to clients, community groups, collaborating agencies and JRI staff and participate in statewide coalitions of legal service providers
• Work in coordination with the Program Director. Responsibilities may include leading, supporting, coordinating, supervising, and evaluating staff’s work; overseeing the day-to-day operations of the program; implementing new program procedures; developing, managing, and reporting on grants and contracts; and collaborating with other JRI Health programs, external collaborating agencies, and others in the HIV care continuum.
• Additional tasks may be assigned as necessary.

Why JRI?

• Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact. 
• We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language other than English! 
• Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more! 
• Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits. 
• Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment. 
• Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities! 
• Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program. 
• Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of legal services or similar advocacy experience and the ability to lead, mentor, and/or supervise effectively and collaboratively. Prior supervisory, management, or relevant administrative experience is preferred.
• J.D. degree from an accredited law school and active member of the Massachusetts State Bar in good standing
• Demonstrated ability to work well with low-income individuals, people with disabilities, people living with HIV/AIDS, people of color, people with a history of substance use, houselessness and/or incarceration, and members of the LGBTQ+ community;
• Second language and/or lived experience strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, attention to detail, and recognition of the importance of confidentiality;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook & Word) and willingness to learn legal case management software;
• Commitment to JRI Health’s mission to partner with individuals, families, and communities to achieve the health and justice we all deserve.
• Multi-lingual/multi-cultural applicants preferred

Statistics frequently show that women, LBTQIA+, BIPOC as well as other structurally marginalized groups apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. JRI encourages you to break that statistic and apply. No one ever meets 100% of the qualifications. We look forward to your application.

At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person's contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.

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