Medical-Legal Partnership Project, Center for Children’s Advocacy

Part-time Paralegal (20 hours/week)

Community Resource, Paralegal, Special Projects and Data Analyst Position

The Medical-Legal Partnership (MLPP) at the Center for Children’s Advocacy has an opening for a part-time paralegal to assist project attorneys at the Center’s offices at partner hospitals in Hartford and New Haven (Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, St. Francis Hospital, Yale-New Haven Hospital).

Description

The MLPP is an innovative, interdisciplinary medical-legal collaboration that improves health outcomes for poor children. The paralegal working with the MLPP:

·         Collects and records data on referrals, consultations, and cases

·         Provides initial screening and intake of client referrals and connects families to appropriate resources as needed

·         Provides administrative support which includes requesting client records, drafting letters, organizing files, preparing for trainings and clinics

·         Coordinates volunteers and interns working with MLPP

·         Conducts follow up with families after services have been provided and collects data on outcomes

·         Works on special projects as needed

·         Analyzes MLPP statistics and outcomes

·         Provides data and outcome measurements to development staff for grant applications. 

More information about the Center’s Medical-Legal Partnership Project

Qualifications

We are seeking a candidate who has demonstrated commitment to providing quality advocacy and support to children in addition to traditional administrative tasks. Candidates should have:

·         Knowledge of child advocacy law including Medicaid, public benefits, housing, SSI, special education

·         Excellent communication and writing skills

·         Ability to identify, analyze and creatively resolve complex problems

·         Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team

·         Demonstrated commitment to advocacy for low-income children and families

·         Two or more years of related legal experience

·         Knowledge of the health care field

·         Fluency in Spanish strongly preferred 

The paralegal will be employed by the Center for Children’s Advocacy, but will work with MLPP attorneys at sites in Hartford and New Haven. 

Salary/Benefits

Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and are within the general range of salaries for public interest organizations.  

Application Procedure

Please send a descriptive cover letter with a current resume to Jay Sicklick, Deputy Director, Center for Children’s Advocacy, at [log in to unmask].