Vermont Legal Aid is a non-profit 501(c) 3 law firm established in 1968 that provides civil legal services to low-income and elderly Vermonters. VLA has six offices ranging in size from 4 to 26 staff. The offices are located in Burlington, Montpelier, Rutland, Springfield, St. Johnsbury and Waterbury. Staff at VLA are divided into six projects organized around the needs of our clients:
- Poverty Law Project
- Disability Law Project
- Mental Health Law Project
- Elder Law Project
- Health Care Ombudsman
- Long Term Care Ombudsman
Job applicants must demonstrate a commitment to justice for low-income individuals, strong legal skills, and the ability to work effectively with diverse clients. Vermont Legal Aid offers excellent benefits and four weeks paid vacation.
Current Positions
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Closes: September 3, 2010 Salary: $28,500Vermont Legal Aid seeks a full-time advocate in its Health Care Ombudsman Project located in Burlington. Responsibilities include: investigating and resolving complaints and questions from Vermonters regarding health insurance issues, representation of beneficiaries at administrative hearings as well as responsibility for case records, and related clerical duties. Must be able to work as a team member doing extensive telephone work in a busy environment. Prior health care or advocacy experience, knowledge of computers desirable. Bachelor=s degree or equivalent experience required. Starting salary $28,500, four weeks paid vacation and excellent fringe benefits. Send cover letter, resume, references and writing sample no later than Friday, September 3, 2010 to:
Eric Avildsen, Executive Director
c/o Sandy Burns
Vermont Legal Aid
P.O. Box 1367
Burlington, VT 05402
Equal Opportunity Employer - women, minorities, and people with disabilities encouraged to apply.