Staff Attorney (74241)

Job DetailsJob Location: Baton Rouge - Baton Rouge, LA 70806-4013Position Type: Full TimeAt CrescentCare, we bring caregivers and the community together as partners in health and wellness for all. Our experience builds on more than 40 years of impact. In 2014, we became a Federally Qualified Health Center to offer an expanded range of health and wellness services for anyone and everyone who is seeking healthcare services in Greater New Orleans and Southeastern Louisiana.

Our Mission

Strengthening our entire community through whole-person healthcare and education.

Position Summary

Join a Legacy of Impact

Are you a litigator driven by the pursuit of health equity and systemic justice? At CrescentCare, we don’t just provide legal services; we leverage the law to dismantle the barriers that prevent our community from thriving.

Building on over 40 years of impact—from our roots as the NO/AIDS Task Force to our growth as a Federally Qualified Health Center—CrescentCare brings caregivers and the community together as partners in wellness. We are committed to a diverse, inclusive work environment where your specific expertise and lived experience are essential to our collective success.

About the Role: High-Impact Advocacy

The Staff Attorney is a pivotal member of our Medical-Legal Partnership (MLP). This isn't just "public interest" work—it is strategic advocacy at the intersection of law and health. Our team recently secured a landmark win from the United States Supreme Court, demonstrating our commitment to taking on complex legal challenges to protect the rights of those living with HIV and the LGBTQ+ community.

You will handle a robust caseload ranging from direct client representation to strategic impact litigation, ensuring that our clients’ health outcomes are never compromised by legal instability.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Litigation & Representation: Represent clients in state and federal courts, as well as before administrative tribunals, in matters involving housing, Social Security benefits, discrimination, and privacy rights.
Strategic Advocacy: Collaborate on high-impact litigation and systemic advocacy initiatives to shift local and state-wide policy.
Client Counsel: Conduct thorough investigations, client interviews, and provide sophisticated legal advice across a variety of civil matters.
Drafting: Prepare high-quality briefs, pleadings, and motions for complex litigation.
Estate Planning: Prepare Wills and Powers of Attorney to ensure long-term security and permanency planning for clients.
Community Leadership: Lead outreach and education initiatives to empower our community and bridge the gap between healthcare and legal protection.

Qualifications

Licensure: JD from an accredited law school and an active Louisiana State Bar license in good standing.
Experience: Demonstrated commitment to civil rights, health law, or public interest litigation.
Skills: Exceptional legal research and writing skills. You should be comfortable navigating both the courtroom and the clinic.
Domain Expertise: Experience in housing claims, Social Security disability, discrimination law, or estate planning is strongly preferred.
Commitment: A dedication to health equity and serving marginalized populations, including the LGBTQ+ community and persons living with HIV/AIDS.
Logistics: Ability to travel is required.

Total Compensation Package

We believe the investment we make in our employees is among the most important. Our compensation package includes:

Comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage options
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Employer-paid Dental
Employer-paid life insurance & AD&D
Employer-paid Wellness Program
Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program
Employer-sponsored vision insurance
Employer-sponsored short-term disability insurance
Vacation time (accrue 10 days in first 12 months)
Sick time (accrue 8 days in first 12 months)
Eleven (11) paid holidays
401(k) retirement plan with employer match beginning in employee’s second year
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