Application Guide
How to Apply for Staff Attorney
at Florida Health Justice Project
🏢 About Florida Health Justice Project
Florida Health Justice Project is unique as a nonprofit legal advocacy organization specifically focused on healthcare access for Florida's most vulnerable populations, combining direct client representation with systemic advocacy. Working here offers the opportunity to make tangible impacts on health equity through both individual cases and broader policy initiatives, ideal for attorneys passionate about social justice and healthcare law.
About This Role
This Staff Attorney role involves direct client representation in Medicaid, Medicare, and health insurance cases, including eligibility hearings and appeals, while also developing advocacy tools and training materials. The position is impactful because it addresses critical healthcare access gaps for Florida's most vulnerable residents through both individual legal assistance and broader educational initiatives.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might involve morning client consultations for Medicaid eligibility issues, followed by factual investigations through document review and client calls, then preparing for an upcoming fair hearing. The afternoon could include developing advocacy tools for healthcare access or working on CLE training materials about Medicaid case law updates.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Florida Health Justice Project Is Looking For
- Florida Bar member with 2+ years of legal practice experience, preferably in healthcare law, Medicaid, or public benefits
- Demonstrated cultural competency working with diverse, vulnerable populations in healthcare settings
- Proactive self-starter with strong Westlaw research skills and experience in factual investigations and document gathering
- Excellent communicator who can both represent clients in hearings and develop CLE trainings for other attorneys
📝 Tips for Applying to Florida Health Justice Project
Highlight specific experience with Medicaid cases, eligibility hearings, or healthcare appeals in your resume
Demonstrate your Florida residency prominently in your application materials
Include examples of working with vulnerable or diverse populations in healthcare contexts
Showcase any experience developing legal tools, guides, or training materials
Reference Florida Health Justice Project's specific cases or initiatives you admire in your cover letter
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your specific experience with Medicaid, Medicare, or health insurance cases and hearings', 'Examples of working with vulnerable populations and demonstrating cultural competency', "Your Florida residency and commitment to serving Florida's healthcare justice needs", 'Any experience developing legal resources or training materials for other professionals']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Review FHJP's recent cases and advocacy campaigns on their website and social media
- → Research Florida-specific Medicaid policies and recent changes affecting vulnerable populations
- → Look into the organization's partnerships with other Florida health justice organizations
- → Understand the specific healthcare access challenges facing Florida's diverse communities
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Failing to demonstrate specific Florida healthcare law knowledge or Medicaid experience
- Generic applications that don't reference FHJP's specific mission or recent work
- Not addressing the Florida residency requirement or Florida Bar membership clearly
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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