Attorney, Part-Time Job at Planned Parenthood of Michigan in Altadena

Planned Parenthood Pasadena & San Gabriel Valley (PPPSGV) has been proudly serving our community since 1933 and is one of the original Planned Parenthood affiliates in the nation.

We provide reproductive health care, health education and advocacy from our five health centers in Alhambra, Baldwin Park, Glendora, Highland Park, and Pasadena, in addition to our telehealth clinic. We strive to ensurethesexual and reproductive health services we provide align withtheneeds ofthecommunities we serve. Our service area extends from Glendora to Glendale and fromtheSan Gabriel mountains totheSan Bernardino freeway, home to 24 communities and a diverse population of 1.4 million people.

Today, PPPSGV sees over 60,000 patient visits per year and delivers over 15,000 opportunities for sex and relationship education in our schools and colleges.

We offer safe and legal abortions. We are committed to providing accurate, non-judgmental care and resources by helping our patients overcome financial, transportation, and other barriers to care. In addition, we work with abortion funds and practical support network to support our patients. Our abortion care has increased every year since 2018 with an average of 3,500 abortions per year. We saw close to 4,000 abortion patients in 2022 alone, approximately 59 were out-of-state patients.

The Attorney will provide legal support and guidance on various matters related to healthcare law, regulatory compliance, risk management, contract review and negotiation and strategic legal advice to support our operations.

*This position is scheduled to work 20-25 hours per week.

As an Attorney, you will help save lives while you:

• Conduct legal research and stay up-to-date on laws impacting the organization including, healthcare, patient privacy, real estate, employee matters, and security
• Advise on strategies to mitigate potential legal and business risks
• Provide legal advice to ensure PPPSGV's compliance with local, state, and federal laws and contracts
• Conduct legal review of and assist in drafting organizational policies
• Review, draft, and negotiate various agreements, including vendor contracts, health plan contracts, independent contractor agreements, leases, and partnership agreements
• Prepare legal presentations and trainings
• Support risk and quality management by proactively identifying risks to the Chief Legal Officer
• Foster collaborative relationships with PPPSGV staff
• Represent PPPSGV at key stakeholder meetings
• Comply with PPPSGV's Code of Conduct and maintain the highest level of professional and ethical standards; act in compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Non-Essential Functions:
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Education:
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice law and in good standing in California
• Experience:
• Minimum of 7 years of experience practicing law
• Familiarity with healthcare law strongly preferred
• Experience in contract negotiation and drafting preferred
• Excellent legal research, writing, and communication skills, including ability to translate legal concepts to a non-legal audience
• Work independently and provide practical legal advice in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Exercise sound judgment and provide practical advice
• Effectively manage multiple priorities at one time, often in the face of fast turn-around deadlines
• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and the Internet
• Other:
• Commitment to and support for the mission and goals of PPPSGV, including but not limited to, increasing access to abortion and decreasing abortion stigma
• Commitment to quality healthcare
• Excellent customer service and commitment to providing the highest level of customer satisfaction
• Commitment to personal and/or organizational Diversity, Equity and Inclusion work, including the proficiency and/or strong willingness to use non-binary pronouns
• Excellent judgment
• Work some evenings and weekends (20-25 hours per week)

$75,000 - $95,000 a year

The hiring rate for this position is: $75,000- $95,000/year + Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Matching Program, Premium CALM account, holidays, paid time off, and more!

PPPSGV is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We offer a series of workshops during employee onboarding and throughout the year. We also provide additional opportunities to get involved in our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work through various task forces, conferences, and staff retreats.

We are a prominent team of passionate health experts who adhere to the highest standards as we collaborate and care for people without judgment. As we stand in solidarity with communities of color, we demand greater diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) within our organization.

Join our team and be part of a powerful movement to shape the future of sexual and reproductive health!

"We are Planned Parenthood Pasadena & San Gabriel Valley", for more information about our affiliate, please visit: We are Planned Parenthood Pasadena & San Gabriel Valley! (youtube.com)

For additional career opportunities, please visit our careers page: Careers at PPPSGV | Planned Parenthood Pasadena & San Gabriel Valley

Planned Parenthood Pasadena & San Gabriel Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer.