Supervising Staff Attorney — Consumer Rights

Job overview

The Supervising Staff Attorney — Consumer Rights role is hybrid, with work at the Albany or Rochester Telesca Center as needed. The posting lists an annual salary range of $91,659–$94,329 for the Staff Attorney level with three to six years of experience; the Senior Attorney level with seven to eight years is listed at $104,700–$111,000. Empire Justice Center provides legal services and advocacy for marginalized, low-income individuals and families across New York. The attorney leads the Education Debt Consumer Assistance Program, advising and representing student loan borrowers while supervising the Student Loan Paralegal. The role also advances the program through litigation, coalition work, legal education, technical assistance, outreach, and policy advocacy.

What you'll do

• Oversee the student loan and education debt assistance program and its grant requirements
• advise and represent borrowers
• assist with relief applications
• litigate in court and administrative proceedings
• participate in coalitions
• provide legal education and technical assistance
• conduct policy advocacy and outreach
• identify systemic issues and impact-litigation opportunities
• supervise the Student Loan Paralegal and other staff as needed
• and participate in organizational leadership.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

supervising staff attorney

consumer rights

hybrid

albany or rochester ny

empire justice center

student loan borrowers

edcap

legal representation

policy advocacy

35-hour work week

$91,659–$94,329/year

loan repayment assistance

403(b)

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Loan repayment assistance for eligible employees
• family health insurance
• 13 paid holidays
• office closure between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• vacation, sick, and personal time
• group term life insurance
• 403(b) employer contributions after 12 months
• and a $2,000 bilingual salary enhancement for qualifying employees.

Why this role

The position offers a flexible 35-hour full-time work week and hybrid eligibility. Requires a Juris Doctor, New York State Bar admission in good standing, three to eight years of attorney experience, and supervisory or management experience.

About the employer

Empire Justice Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Human Rights Organizations. Sector: 81.