STAFF ATTORNEY POSITION (Medicare Disability Benefits)

You are here

Job location
197 Friend Street
Boston, MA 02114
United States
Organization information
Organization name: 
Greater Boston Legal Services
Street address: 
197 Friend Street
City: 
Boston
State: 
Massachusetts
ZIP: 
02114
Job type: 
Legal - Civil
Position Description: 

Greater Boston Legal Services (GBLS) is committed to fair employment practices. We are proud to employ a staff with the cultural and linguistic competency to work within a variety of communities.

Greater Boston Legal Services seeks a staff attorney with 4 to 7 years of experience for a permanent position in the Elder, Health and Disability Unit (“EHD”). Please note GBLS has a hybrid work schedule and this position will be sited at GBLS’s Boston Office.

The staff attorney's responsibilities will include:

Investigating and challenging improper Medicare denials of coverage of medical services to which elders and people with disabilities are entitled – from advice, Administrative hearings to representation in Federal District Court.

Participating in statewide coalitions, collaborating with state advocacy programs, conducting substantive trainings and addressing a wide range of Medicare issues

Developing a leadership position in Medicare advocacy not only at GBLS, but statewide including giving oral trainings and edit Medicare-related Elder law literature, once trained

Assisting Medicare beneficiaries in appealing Medicare terminations and premium penalties with the Social Security Administration.

Compensation: Salary is based on a union scale. The salary range for an applicant with 4 to 7 years of experience is 80,000 to $84,500. GBLS offers a generous benefits package, retirement contribution, a student loan repayment assistance plan for eligible attorneys, and generous PTO leave.

Requirements: 

Candidate must be admitted to the Massachusetts Bar. This position is for an attorney with 4 to 7 years of experience. Knowledge or understanding of Medicare and/or MassHealth is required.

We are seeking someone with a commitment to social justice. We are looking for a candidate who has the cultural competence to work with and advocate on behalf of low-income and diverse populations. We are seeking an attorney with excellent oral and written skills. Fluency in Spanish and/or Haitian Creole is helpful but not required.

To apply: 

Candidates should submit letter of interest, resume and brief writing sample to the Personnel Team via email at [email protected]. Please refer to Job Code: EHD-ATT when applying for this position. Deadline is May 9, 2025, or until position is filled.

Notes: 
Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary range: 
$80,000-84,000
Submission deadline: 
Friday, May 9, 2025