CCA has an immediate opening for an attorney to join the staff of its nationally recognized interdisciplinary MLPP, while working closely with our partners at Yale Law School’s Solomon Center for Heath Law and Policy and Yale New Haven Hospital under an innovative grant for expanding access to underserved communities. The attorney will provide legal consultation and direct legal representation in selected cases to families referred by physicians and other clinical staff; provide legal consultation directly to medical providers; train hospital staff (physicians, social workers, and community health workers) on children’s legal rights and entitlements; and help to strengthen the advocacy efforts of both physicians and the community on systemic health policy issues affecting children and young adults. The attorney will work closely with the Director of the YNHH’s MLPP and the Legal Director of Yale Law School’s Medical-Legal Partnership at the Solomon Center for Health Law & Policy. The unique features of this grant include training and outreach through a Community Health Worker who will be added to the interdisciplinary medical/legal team as well as legal assistance from Yale Law School students. Funding for this position is currently available for 24 months. CCA will seek funding to continue the work after the initial 24 months.

More information about CCA’s MLPP can be found here: https://cca-ct.org/our- work/aboutus_programs_mlpp/.

Qualifications

We are seeking an attorney who has demonstrated commitment to provide quality legal representation for children and families in need and who is skilled in providing advocacy through public policy as well as traditional litigation.

Candidates should have extensive knowledge of poverty law including special education laws, housing, disability law, public benefits, and SSI. Candidates must possess excellent communication and writing skills; demonstrated interest in cross-disciplinary collaboration; and a passionate commitment to legal advocacy for at-risk children, youth and families. Knowledge of the health field is preferred. Applicants should have a minimum of two years related legal experience and be admitted to practice in the state of Connecticut (or be eligible to waive into the Connecticut state bar).

Salary/Benefits

Salary range from $69,200 to $78,800 a year depending on experience. CCA provides generous health, disability and paid time off benefits and eligible employees may participate in a 403(b) plan with employer contribution.

Application Process

Please send a cover letter expressing qualifications for the position as well as a detailed resume to employment@cca-ct.org.

Applications will be received until the position is filled.