Posted October 10, 2025
The Center for Medicare Advocacy (CMA) is looking for an experienced civil litigator, who shares CMA’s commitment to comprehensive Medicare, quality health care, and health justice for all, to serve as its Litigation Director.
Founded in 1986, CMA is a national, non-profit law organization that works to advance access to comprehensive Medicare coverage, health equity, and quality health care for older adults and people with disabilities. Our work includes legal assistance, advocacy, education, analysis, policy initiatives, and litigation of importance to Medicare beneficiaries nationwide, with an emphasis on the needs of people with longer-term and chronic conditions. Our systemic advocacy is based on the experiences of the real people who contact CMA every day.
Medicare is the federal health care program for adults age 65 and over, and people under 65 with significant disabilities. The Litigation Director works to advance beneficiary rights through federal class action and individual litigation, other forms of advocacy, and leads an effective litigation team. The Litigation Director works under CMA’s Co-Director for Law & Policy.
The position requires a self-directed professional who can work independently in a lean organizational environment with minimal supervision. While the position includes leading CMA’s litigation strategy and substantive litigation responsibilities, a significant portion of the Litigation Director’s time is dedicated to collaborating with and providing expertise to colleagues in their advocacy work, as well as regularly writing and presenting on Medicare topics. The Litigation Director should be comfortable serving both as a litigation leader and as a collaborative partner for colleagues throughout CMA and with external organizations.
Essential Functions:
- Lead, oversee, and develop CMA’s affirmative, federal litigation and litigation strategy; take full responsibility for all phases of litigation from investigation through final resolution.
- Work with CMA colleagues to identify the need for litigation on behalf of classes or individual clients, independently or through collaboration with other organizations and law firms.
- Manage complete litigation lifecycle, independently or in coordination with co-counsel. Representative duties include conducting pre-litigation investigation and fact development; drafting and filing complaints; preparing and arguing motions, including class certification and summary judgment; managing discovery as applicable; conducting settlement negotiations; briefing and arguing appeals as needed; implementing and conducting monitoring when required.
- Assess resource requirements for each phase of litigation, making strategic decisions about what CMA can handle internally and when to engage co-counsel or pro bono partners to ensure effective case management and optimal outcomes.
- Draft amicus briefs as needed, independently or in partnership with other advocacy organizations; review requests to join amicus briefs in cases that may have a significant impact on the health care of older adults and people with disabilities.
- Develop deep expertise regarding the legal rights of Medicare beneficiaries, including eligibility for benefits, coverage issues, due process rights, federal court jurisdiction, and remedy issues.
- Work closely with colleagues on CMA priorities. In general, the Litigation Director talks through complex legal issues, explores different approaches, and works collaboratively with colleagues to develop the strongest arguments and strategies for the relevant problem, situation, or issue.
- Work with the policy team to ensure policy and litigation strategies and goals are well coordinated. Provide legal expertise and support to CMA’s policy team, with research, policy analysis, and assistance with commenting on agency rules.
- Provide legal expertise and support to CMA staff in their advocacy roles. CMA advocates provide direct assistance to beneficiaries who have been denied Medicare coverage or are facing other obstacles to receiving necessary care in the setting they choose. CMA also partners with the Connecticut Department of Social Services to appeal Medicare denials for care provided to dually eligible beneficiaries that was paid for by Medicaid. The Litigation Director provides support and mentoring to advocates working on these projects, and other matters, and collaborates with them to identify issues or problems that could be addressed through systemic advocacy and litigation.
- Regularly write and present on Medicare and federal court topics. Draft alerts on timely topics for CMA’s weekly email newsletter, particularly on CMA’s litigation and other court-related or legal developments related to Medicare, other health care issues, and related topics; present litigation updates on CMA’s quarterly National Medicare Advocates Alliance call; draft Issue Briefs; participate in CMA’s annual National Voices of Medicare Summit held in Washington, D.C. Assist with editing CMA’s Medicare Handbook, a comprehensive resource for attorneys, advocates, policy experts, and health providers. Attend and present at external conferences and speak to media as needed.
- Collaborate and coordinate with other legal advocacy organizations to inform CMA’s advocacy. Attend coalition meetings, conferences, and webinars on topics that intersect with CMA’s mission, litigation, and advocacy strategies. Maintain and develop strong and collaborative partnerships with co-counsel organizations, including other non-profit advocacy organizations and private pro bono law firms. Seek opportunities for grants and apply where appropriate.
- Stay abreast of nationwide legal trends and think strategically about how CMA uses litigation, policy, and advocacy tools.
- Contribute to strategic discussions and priority setting within the organization.
Qualifications
- JD and 7+ years federal civil litigation experience, including class actions. Active member in good standing in a state bar. Ability to waive in (admission on motion) or sit for the Connecticut Bar in a reasonable amount of time if not already admitted. Familiarity with using CM/ECF federal court electronic filing system and Pacer.
- Excellent legal writing, oral advocacy, and public speaking skills; ability to communicate effectively to courts as well as to general audiences. Ability to make complex legal and advocacy issues accessible to multiple audiences.
- Ability to work independently in a resource-conscious environment. Preference for candidates with experience leading and handling federal cases largely independently, and with experience assessing and accessing staffing needs, including co-counsel and pro bono counsel to help undertake more complex litigation.
- Preference for candidates with experience initiating and litigating complex class actions in federal court seeking remedies in the beneficiaries’ and public interest.
- Preference for candidates experienced in federal litigation on behalf of older adults, people with disabilities, people with low incomes, or other historically underserved or underrepresented groups.
- Preference for candidates with experience in federal public health benefits (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid, and/or Affordable Care Act), or other types of public benefit programs, and with administrative law.
- Familiarity with Medicare and disability law is a plus.
Abilities/Competencies
- Must have visual acuity to read and comprehend written communication through computer, electronic devices, and paper means.
- Analyze and solve problems effectively and efficiently.
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Work well with, and be responsive to the needs of, internal and external customers, including the Board of Directors.
- Directors, funding sources, other provider organizations.
- Manage priorities effectively to meet deadlines and demonstrate multi-tasking skills.
- Assimilate new information and technology.
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
- Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures (sitting, standing, etc.) for extended periods.
- Must have manual dexterity to perform specific computer and electronic device functions.
- Must have visual acuity to read and comprehend written communication through computer, electronic devices, and paper means.
Competencies are defined as observable abilities, skills, knowledge, motivations, or traits defined in terms of the behaviors needed for successful job performance.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Location
- Remote with some travel to CT office required.
- Travel required as needed for case work and occasionally for conferences and staff retreats.
Salary and Benefits
Salary range is $110,000 – $ 150,000 depending on experience, especially with federal litigation and administrative law. Excellent benefits package.
The Center for Medicare Advocacy is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.
Additionally, CMA is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. The Center does not tolerate discrimination. We strongly encourage applications from all people, especially those with minority identities and members of other marginalized communities.
Not a perfect fit? If you are passionate about CMA’s mission and think you could be successful in this role, please apply. We would be happy to consider your application.
To Apply
Please submit a resume, cover letter, a writing sample to: Communications@MedicareAdvocacy.org.
Your writing sample should demonstrate your ability to craft persuasive legal arguments, such as a brief, motion, or memorandum. The sample should reflect your own analytical and writing skills. If the document was collaborative or edited, please briefly describe your specific role in its preparation.