Public Interest Consumer Attorneys

The National Consumer Law Center is seeking both junior (with a minimum of 2-3 years of experience) and senior attorneys to specialize in consumer issues affecting low-income Americans.  As members of NCLC’s advocacy staff, the attorneys will develop and implement strategies that help combat exploitive practices in the marketplace. Positions are available in NCLC’s main office in Boston or in our Washington, D.C. branch office.  Some travel is required.

NCLC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, age, ethnic background, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by law. Women, persons of color, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Founded in 1969, NCLC is a non-profit advocacy organization that challenges predatory and destructive business practices that drain income and wealth from low-income families and their communities.  NCLC is the leading source of legal and public policy expertise on consumer issues for lawyers, federal and state policymakers, consumer advocates, journalists, and social services providers.

Qualifications

• Experience in consumer law issues preferred, such as mortgage lending, foreclosure defense, sales fraud, credit cards, debt collection, car sales and financing, manufactured housing, credit reporting, credit discrimination, or consumer bankruptcy;
• Excellent writing, communication and advocacy abilities;

• Outstanding analytical and research skills;
• Creativity and high level of organization; 
• Ability to work independently and with coalitions;
• Demonstrated commitment to working on behalf of low-income consumers.

Responsibilities

The attorney will have a broad range of responsibilities, which may include:

Researching and writing extensively on consumer issues, including for NCLC legal practice manuals, newsletters, and other publications;

• Providing legal and technical support to private and legal services lawyers, consumer advocates, and government officials;
• Representing consumers before Congress, regulatory agencies, and other policy forums;
• Leading workshops and training sessions for lawyers and advocates; 
• Developing and managing projects;
• Contributing to fundraising efforts by obtaining grants and contracts;
• Supervising law students on projects;
• Working on high-impact cases as part of the NCLC litigation project;
• Some travel required.

Salary and Benefits

Salary is highly competitive with other public interest organizations and on NCLC scale that is tied to experience. NCLC provides a comprehensive benefits package, including excellent family medical and dental coverage and four weeks vacation.

If Interested

Please send a cover letter (please indicate which of our offices you could work in), résumé, a short legal writing sample, and three references to:  Dept. CA, National Consumer Law Center, 77 Summer Street, 10^th Floor, Boston, MA  02110, email: consumerlaw@nclc.org, or fax: 617-542-8028.  Please see our website at www.nclc.org. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled.

NCLC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.

WOMEN, PERSONS OF COLOR, AND DISABLED INDIVIDUALS

ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY