Paralegal

Position: Paralegal

Reports to: Litigation Director

Status: Full-time Non-Exempt

Start Date: March 1, 2026

Location: As needed in-person (in-person presence is required as needed for ongoing duties); must reside within commuting distance of Chapel Hill, NC. This position will require office presence for one to two days per week, and occasional travel for meetings and retreats is expected.

The National Health Law Program (NHeLP) protects and advances the health rights of low-income and underserved individuals at the national, state, and local levels. We provide policy advocacy, litigation, continuing legal education, and individual consultation support. We work with lawyers and advocates, community-based legal organizations, federal and state policymakers, health care providers, and clients.

NHeLP is committed to health equity—ensuring that everyone has access to the resources they need to be healthy—and to cultivating an internal environment that empowers an exceptional and diverse staff. For more information, see our Equity Stance.

NHeLP's Enforcement and Litigation Team engages in national, state, and local advocacy, focusing on class action and individual representation in federal and state courts. Over the years, our litigation efforts have established important precedents and models for advocates across the country, particularly with respect to the Medicaid Act, the Affordable Care Act, and constitutional due process and civil/disability rights. We consult on legal and litigation issues with other law offices (e.g., disability rights and legal services) and health organizations.

Our Enicus Project prepares briefs on behalf of national, state, and community-based organizations when courts are considering major health access and equity issues.

NHeLP is seeking a driven and highly motivated Paralegal to perform a range of responsibilities in support of the Enforcement and Litigation team. Candidates should possess the ability to interact with the Team at all levels in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient, with a high level of professionalism. The position requires strong organizational and time management skills, as well as the ability to drive numerous projects and deliverables, and prioritize tasks effectively.

The position requires initiative, inquiry, and sound decision-making while working with the Litigation team and other stakeholders. The paralegal will also perform some administrative assistant duties for the Legal Director and the Litigation Director, both of whom work from the Chapel Hill office.

• Providing litigation case support, including document and information management, document preparation, monitoring deadlines, and court filings
• Conducting basic legal and other research, including researching local court rules
• Conducting Web-based research
• Maintaining the Electronic Case Filing documents
• Tracking data for attorneys for litigation-related projects
• Calendaring litigation and other deadlines
• Preparing exhibits for depositions
• Filing and organizing discovery
• Managing PACER information for all attorneys
• Admitting Attorneys to Courts and maintaining a database of all admittance records for all attorneys
• Preparing briefs and other documents for filing
• Assisting our Communications Team to maintain the litigation portion of the website
• Coordinating with finance to pay litigation-related vendors
• Attending meetings with the litigation director, team, and legal staff
• Paying attorneys annual dues for bar memberships
• Support during webinars hosted by Litigation Team and transcript editing as needed
• Assisting the Litigation Director and Legal Director with scheduling and other administrative tasks
• Filing, copying, scanning, and faxing
• Managing mail and deliveries
• Monitoring, ordering, and maintaining office supplies
• Managing and tracking yearly bar due renewals and payments for Litigation Team staff
• Day-to-day support for all in office technology/inventory/building (printer, internet, vendors)
• Manage logistics for office social functions and team gatherings.

• Associate's degree…