Staff Attorney Job Description

About Triage Cancer

Triage Cancer is a national, nonprofit organization that provides free education on the legal and practical issues that may impact individuals diagnosed with cancer and their caregivers, through events, materials, and resources.

It is our belief that everyone should have access to the resources they need to manage their life beyond diagnosis regardless of their type of cancer, where they live, or their financial situation. Those diagnosed with cancer and their caregivers are too often underserved when it comes to practical information they need, to find their best path forward, beyond diagnosis.

To that end, Triage Cancer’s programs and services include: (1) educational materials and resources on the legal and practical issues that may impact individuals diagnosed with cancer and their caregivers, including an educational blog and CancerFinances.org (an online toolkit on navigating finances after a cancer diagnosis); (2) educational events for individuals diagnosed with cancer, caregivers, and oncology health care professionals; and (3) a Legal & Financial Navigation program that provides individuals diagnosed with cancer, caregivers, and health care professionals with free one-on-one help in the areas of health insurance, disability insurance, employment, finances, medical decision-making, estate planning, and other legal and practical issues. For more information about Triage Cancer, visit TriageCancer.org . Triage Cancer has also launched Triage Health to provide information to individuals with serious or chronic medical conditions, as well as the general public.

Position Overview

The Staff Attorney is an integral member of the Triage Cancer team, providing legal, programmatic, and communications support to the organization. The ideal candidate will be passionate about working on behalf of the cancer community, as well as the broader health care community, and possess a strong work ethic. Candidates should be comfortable in a fast-paced, collegial environment, have a willingness to learn new skills, and be self-starters who can multitask. Triage Cancer is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

Essential Functions

Legal Programs

• Responding to requests for assistance from individuals through the Legal & Financial Navigation Program in English and Spanish
• Conducting research on cancer-related legal and legislative issues
• Drafting content for educational materials, resources, blogs, and articles on cancer-related legal and legislative issues in English and Spanish
• Supervising student volunteers, interns, and legal externs
• Maintaining and updating databases and other files

Events

• Developing and delivering live and recorded presentations on cancer-related legal and legislative issues for Triage Cancer events and other events in-person around the country and online in English and Spanish
• Supporting the coordination and execution of in-person and online educational events
• Representing Triage Cancer at events in English and Spanish, including staffing a booth, giving away incentive items or gift bags, conducting surveys, and directing traffic to the booth

Communications

• Promoting Triage Cancer services by engaging in outreach efforts, such as building relationships with the legal community, laws firms, and law schools
• Contributing to marketing and communications efforts on behalf of Triage Cancer
• Contributing to programmatic reports (e.g., for organizational funders)

Other duties as assigned

Key Skills

• Spanish language skills required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher), email, and the internet
• Strong oral and written communications, problem solving, and organizational skills
• Excellent customer service skills, with a professional demeanor in person, in writing, and on phone and video calls
• Ability to think strategically, and to develop and implement projects

Other Requirements

• Juris Doctorate degree; licensed attorney preferred
• A minimum of 1 year of experience practicing law, or other relevant work or volunteer experience in areas related to social justice, civil rights, or public interest law.
• Ability to travel to events throughout the United States as necessary

Position Structure

This position reports to the Triage Cancer CEO and will be primarily a remote position. This position is a 40-hour per week, exempt, W-2 position. Salary range is $75,000 to $90,000, dependent on experience. Benefits include: vacation and sick leave, dental, vision, and life insurance; health reimbursement arrangement (HRA); and 401k plan with an employer match. Candidates may also be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness .

How to Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter, highlighting how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of this position, by email to jd@triagecancer.org . Please use “Staff Attorney Position” in the subject line. Position will remain open until filled.