Legal Career Center

Reporting to the Faculty Director of the Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation's (CHLPI's) Health Law and Policy Clinic (HLPC) the Director of Health Care Access/Clinical Instructor works independently and with faculty, staff and students to advocate for legal, regulatory, and policy reforms to expand access to high-quality healthcare; to reduce health disparities; and to promote more equitable and effective health and public health systems.

This position represents a unique opportunity to play a leadership role within Harvard Law School's clinical program, to join a dynamic public interest and clinical teaching health and public health law and policy clinic, and practice in burgeoning areas of state and national importance.

As the Director of Health Care Access and a Clinical Instructor, you will:

• Drive strategy development and oversee the Center's Health Care Access and Coverage portfolio, which is comprised of several projects including: (1) Federal Health Care Policy Reform, (2) Strengthening State Health Care Coverage, and (3) Reproductive and Sexual Health Care.

• Lead the Federal Health Care Policy Reform project--a portfolio of advocacy work designed to reform or leverage federal laws, policies and programs (i.e., in Medicaid, Medicare, the Affordable Care Act) to improve access to high-quality and affordable health care for people living with chronic conditions (such as HIV and hepatitis C) and for people living with low incomes;

• Maintain and build upon CHLPI's long-standing leadership of national coalitions, including the HIV Health Care Access Working Group and the Chronic Illness and Disability Partnership;

• Supervise and support the work of clinical instructors, staff attorneys and fellows on the Health Care Access Team;

• Supervise and train clinical students on lawyering skills, including law and policy analysis, research and writing, oral communication, public presentation, technical assistance, strategic development, legislative drafting, and administrative comment writing to support their engagement in our policy advocacy work with clients, community partners and government officials;

• Assist with development and teaching of classroom courses offered in conjunction with the Clinic;

• Deliver talks and trainings to clients, partners, and policymakers, and represent the Clinic at local and national conferences and events;

• Help develop and meet the expectations for grants and other sources of funding;

• Support the administrative tasks of the Clinic, including conference and event planning, student outreach, communications, development, and other tasks that arise; and,

• As a member of the Clinic's leadership team, collaborate with Clinic colleagues to help develop and implement the vision for the future success of the innovative health law and policy work conducted by the Clinic.

This is a three-year term appointment with potential for renewal, subject to departmental funding and need.

We regret that Harvard Law School is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions.

All offers to be made by HLS Human Resources.

Be a part of excellence and leadership in legal education and scholarship at Harvard Law School. We are a community of talented people from diverse backgrounds, lived experiences, and perspectives, dedicated to advancing the cause of justice all over the world. We value our differences and our diversity as a source of strength. We are committed to developing and inspiring our students and our workforce. Whoever you are, whatever you do, however you do it, Harvard Law School is a place where you can thrive.

JD required, five years or more relevant law, policy and management experience, and admitted to a state bar.

We are looking for people who have:

• A background in federal health policy (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act), public health, health law, congressional and administrative advocacy, and coalition leadership and building;

• A background or demonstrated interest in advancing racial justice and health equity goals;

• Experience supervising a team and in teaching, mentoring, and motivating colleagues and students;

• The ability to work in and maintain an inclusive environment for colleagues, students and clients of diverse backgrounds;

• The ability to work well independently and in collaboration with a team; and

• Exceptional research, analytical, writing, and communication skills.