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Hancock Daniel

Litigation Attorney

Johnson City, TN · On-site

Health Law Firm seeks Exceptional Litigation Attorney! Company and Position Overview: Hancock, Daniel, & Johnson, P.C. is a comprehensive boutique health law firm that provides a one-stop shop for ...

Robinson and Casey, PLLC

Associate Attorney

Boca Raton, FL · On-site

$130K - $170K/yr

We specialize in Behavioral Health Law - the Marchman Act and Guardianship - which means we walk alongside families in the hardest moments of their lives, guiding them down proven legal paths to ...

UF Health

Clinical Risk Mgr

Jacksonville, FL

Florida Health Care Risk Management Certification, completion of a 120-hour Risk Management educational program, degree from an accredited law school and/or advance degree in health law from an ...

UF Health

Clinical Risk Mgr

Saint Johns, FL

Florida Health Care Risk Management Certification, completion of a 120-hour Risk Management educational program, degree from an accredited law school and/or advance degree in health law from an ...

UF Health

Clinical Risk Mgr

Saint Johns, FL

Florida Health Care Risk Management Certification, completion of a 120-hour Risk Management educational program. Preferred Education: Degree from an accredited law school and/or advance degree in ...

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How much do health law jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for health law in the United States is $25.51, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.63 and $28.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is health law?

Health law is a specialized area of legal practice that focuses on the regulations, policies, and laws governing the healthcare industry. This field covers issues such as patient rights, healthcare provider responsibilities, medical malpractice, bioethics, and the regulation of healthcare organizations. Health law professionals may work with hospitals, insurance companies, government agencies, or private practices to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and protect the rights of patients and providers.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Health Law Attorney, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Health Law Attorney, you need a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, bar admission, and a deep understanding of healthcare regulations, compliance, and medical ethics. Familiarity with legal research tools (like Westlaw or LexisNexis), HIPAA compliance systems, and healthcare contract management platforms is typical. Exceptional analytical thinking, negotiation skills, and the ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly are standout soft skills. These skills are critical to ensuring clients navigate the highly regulated healthcare environment while minimizing legal risks.

How do health law professionals typically collaborate with healthcare providers and administrators?

Health law professionals frequently work in close partnership with healthcare providers and administrators to ensure compliance with regulations, manage risk, and address legal issues related to patient care, privacy, and billing. They may advise on policy development, resolve disputes, and help navigate complex laws such as HIPAA or the Affordable Care Act. Regular communication and teamwork are essential, as legal counsel must understand operational challenges and provide practical, actionable guidance tailored to the healthcare environment.
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Infographic showing various Health Law job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,067 per year, or $25.5 per hour.
Veterans Law Project Paralegal

Veterans Law Project Paralegal

Atlanta Legal Aid Society

Atlanta, GA • Hybrid

$50K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Atlanta Legal Aid Society (“Legal Aid”) seeks a Paralegal to join its Veterans Law Project located in its downtown Atlanta office. Our non-profit law firm represents low-income persons in a variety of civil legal matters including family, housing, consumer, public benefits, education and health law. Founded in 2022, the Veterans Law Project has had an immediate and profound impact on the civil legal needs of veterans in the metro-Atlanta area. The Project advocates on behalf of veterans to obtain cash benefits, health and housing benefits, restrict criminal and consumer records, upgrade military discharges, and prevent homelessness - with an emphasis on eviction prevention. The Veterans Law Project staff support veterans through holistic legal services, as well as collaborations for supportive services with local law schools and courts, the VA hospital, and veteran services organizations. The unit currently consists of a managing attorney, two staff attorneys, and two paralegals.
Responsibilities:
  • Screening of clients and questionnaire completion
  • Ensure grant compliance, organize data and documentation required for grants, attend scheduled site visits and assist in the preparation of periodic reports
  • Data management, including entering information into Legal Aid’s database and retrieving relevant data
  • File management, including scanning documents into the client database, digital organization, filing, drafting letters, assisting with document preparation, and archiving closed cases
  • Client management, including providing clients with information and advice under the strict supervision of an attorney
  • Unit management including maintaining the monthly intake and outreach schedule, training of new staff, volunteers and interns on the case management system, maintaining volunteer contact information and case assignments, tracking and closing cases, providing litigation and non-litigation support to the attorney
  • Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications:
  • An undergraduate degree or paralegal certificate is preferred, but not required
  • One to two years of experience in social services, including outreach with a legal nonprofit or comparable setting
  • Previous experience working with homeless and veteran populations is strongly preferred
  • Demonstrated commitment to public service and previous work with low-income people, with an appreciation for diversity, is strongly preferred
  • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication, listening, and organizational skills
  • Must possess creative problem solving skills with meticulous attention to detail and data entry accuracy
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a collaborative, hybrid team model
  • Prior experience with law office management software strongly preferred
  • Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office
  • Proficiency in languages other than English, specifically Spanish, is highly valued

Salary and Benefits:
  • This position offers a salary of $50,000, but may vary (up or down) depending on work experience. Salaries are reviewed annually and may be adjusted based on available funding
  • Generous fringe benefits, including 16 paid holidays in 2026, 6 weeks of paid time off (accruing at 2.5 days per month), and 6 weeks of parental leave (12 weeks after one year)
  • Individual health insurance, including optional dental and vision coverage, with partial payment for dependent health insurance
  • Life, long-term, and short-term disability insurance
  • Salary reduction option for a flexible spending account
  • Educational loan reimbursement up to $600 per month (after a set off of other loan reimbursement amounts)
  • Voluntary tax-sheltered annuity with a 3% match
  • This position may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education
  • A hybrid work schedule that allows staff to work 2 days remotely, subject to management approval and a probationary employment period
Application Requirements: Submit a letter of interest, resume, writing sample, official school transcript (a copy is acceptable pending your order of an official transcript), and the names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of three professional references (preferably individuals who have supervised or managed your work) with a brief statement as to the connection to the applicant, as one (1) PDF using our online application system at the following link: Atlantalegalaid.org/jobs. Only applications with all requested documents will be considered for an interview.

Your application will be acknowledged. No phone calls please. For technical difficulties in submitting your application, please email career@atlantalegalaid.org.

Atlanta Legal Aid Society considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.