Description:
II. Position Summary
A Non-Profit Law Firm is pleased to announce the opening of a full-time Supervising Attorney position in our new Education Debt Consumer Assistance Program (EDCAP). The Supervising Attorney will work closely with a Senior Attorney managing the program and supervising the Student Debt Counselor to assist with the development of a new project and provide direct legal representation in court and administrative proceedings to individuals with student debt. The position will also provide training, technical assistance, and support to EDCAP student debt counselors in other programs throughout New York State. We will also consider a significantly more experienced attorney with a flexible (3-4 days per week) schedule.
A Non-Profit Law Firm is pleased to announce the opening of a full-time Supervising Attorney position in our new Education Debt Consumer Assistance Program (EDCAP). The Supervising Attorney will work closely with a Senior Attorney managing the program and supervising the Student Debt Counselor to assist with the development of a new project and provide direct legal representation in court and administrative proceedings to individuals with student debt. The position will also provide training, technical assistance, and support to EDCAP student debt counselors in other programs throughout New York State. We will also consider a significantly more experienced attorney with a flexible (3-4 days per week) schedule.
III. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Providing information and advice to student loan borrowers based on their specific circumstances.
- Helping student loan borrowers apply for relief through cancellation, forgiveness, or discharge programs.
- Representing student debt borrowers in court and administrative proceedings.
- Providing training, technical assistance, and support to EDCAP student debt counselors throughout New York State.
- Working within a team and collaborating with partners to identify issues and trends and contributing to policy advocacy.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by your supervisor and/or to meet the organization's needs.
IV. Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
- Strong writing skills.
- Strong interest in client work.
- 1-13 years of experience as an attorney.
- Preferably, at least 3 years of litigation experience.
- Knowledge of or interest in student loan work is preferred.
- Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and a sense of teamwork.
- Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited US law school or international equivalent Admission to the New York State Bar and in good standing as a member of the NYS bar Excellent communication and advocacy skills, including speaking before lawmakers and judges.
- A demonstrated passion for social justice and commitment to working with lowincome communities and communities of color to advance racial and economic equity.
