Medicaid & Public Benefits Attorney (Remote)

Montana Legal Services Association; Helena (MT); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid health insurance

Educational loan repayment assistance

403(b) retirement plan

Relocation reimbursement up to $500 ($

Relocation reimbursement up to $1,000

Paid leave package

Wellness leave program

Job summary

Montana Legal Services Association in Helena is seeking a Public Benefits Staff Attorney based in MLSA’s Helena office. We are also willing to consider a remote option.

The pay range is $60,500 - $74,000, depending on experience. MLSA offers a full-time 35-hour work week, company-paid health, dental, vision and life insurance; an educational loan repayment assistance program; a 403(b) retirement plan; and eligibility for a health reimbursement or health savings account with MLSA contributing

Qualifications

• JD degree required.
• Admission to the Montana Bar or ability to obtain admission.
• Strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills.
• Commitment to serving low-income, rural, and underserved populations to insure equal access to justice.
• Willingness to assume a varied caseload.

Responsibilities

• Interview, advise, and represent eligible clients on civil matters relating to Medicaid and other public benefits.
• Develop and maintain specialized knowledge of Medicaid in Montana, and other public benefits.
• Provide services ranging from brief counsel and advice to more extended representation on core legal issues affecting MLSA clients.
• Work as part of MLSA’s Medical Legal Partnership practice group.
• Assist with evaluation and data collection.
• Compose correspondence, pleadings and other documents.

Skills

Montana Bar Admission

Legal Research & Writing

Advocacy Skills

Willingness to handle varied caseload

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) Degree

Job description

Montana Legal Services Association in Helena is seeking a Public Benefits Staff Attorney based in MLSA’s Helena office. We are also willing to consider a remote option.

The pay range is $60,500 - $74,000, depending on experience. MLSA offers a full-time 35-hour work week, company-paid health, dental, vision and life insurance; an educational loan repayment assistance program; a 403(b) retirement plan; and eligibility for a health reimbursement or health savings account with MLSA contributing