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We're NoHLA! Established in 1999, NoHLA has become known as a state-wide resource in low-income health programs and consumer health advocacy. We believe every individual has the right to quality, affordable health care. By joining NoHLA, you become part of a state-wide, passionate and dedicated team. Our team has flexible work schedules, generous health benefits, retirement plans and organizational contributions, and lots of professional development opportunity.

Preference will be given to candidates with experience serving diverse populations, in health care system or related experience, and or relevant course work. Candidates who identify BIPOC, female, LGBTQ+, disabled people, and people with lived health care experience are especially encouraged to apply.

What you’ll do

• Legal research and writing
• Draft and edit public education materials
• Attend advocacy coalition meetings
• Draft comments on proposed changes to agency regulations
• Legislative or Congressional analysis
• Comparison of Washington State health programs with other states’ health programs
• Preparing and delivering oral presentation on health care issues
• Policy research on health care issues (e.g., draft reports and conduct surveys)
• Litigation research

We’re looking for

Requirements: academic standing as a rising 2L or 3L during the summer 2027

• Interest in advancing health care justice
• Excellent research, analytical, writing, and oral presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team
• Ability to commit to at least 30 hours per week for at least 10 weeks

Our team is committed to offering you excellent mentorship and educational opportunities. 2027 internship duties may be performed remotely, hybrid or at our downtown Seattle office. The internship may be offered as a for-profit externship. Interns will be given a stipend of up to $8,000.

Ready to Apply: submit a cover letter, resume and two (2) writing samples (one legal and one non legal). Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, with application review starting January 4, 2027 and interviews continuing until filled.

Equal Opportunity, Access, and Diversity

Preference will be given to candidates with experience serving diverse populations, the health care system, related experience, and/or relevant coursework. Candidates who identify as BIPOC, female, LGBTQ+, people with lived health care experience, and people with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.

NoHLA is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and strives to foster a diverse environment free of barriers and discrimination practices. We fully support providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race; color; religion; sex; national origin; aged; ancestry; gender/transgender identity; physical, sensory or mental disability; marital status; sexual orientation; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition; genetic information; veteran status; or any other trait or status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. NoHLA actively promotes mutual respect, acceptance and teamwork.