Bankruptcy Attorney

The National Consumer Law Center® (NCLC) is seeking an attorney to fight for economic and racial justice as a member of our advocacy staff. The attorney will have or develop fluency in the bankruptcy code as a tool to remedy systemic inequities affecting low-income and other disadvantaged communities. The attorney will assume primary responsibility for NCLC’s bankruptcy-related advocacy and work on other consumer law issues as needs arise.

This is a full time position. The attorney will engage in legislative, agency, and rules-based advocacy to improve bankruptcy laws and make bankruptcy relief more accessible to low-income people; train consumer advocates; consult and provide technical assistance on individual cases; update and revise bankruptcy-related chapters of NCLC’s manuals; and write public facing reports, issue briefs, and articles. The attorney’s primary focus will be on consumer bankruptcy cases filed under chapter 7 and 13. At times, this position will also require developing strategies for protecting consumers as creditors in corporate bankruptcy cases and assisting other consumer advocates in applying those strategies. Duties include: research and writing, conducting trainings, policy advocacy, and public speaking. The attorney will also participate actively in various NCLC advocacy teams that intersect with bankruptcy issues, including student loans, debt collection, credit reporting, auto lending, and homeownership.

This position may be located in NCLC’s Boston or DC office on a hybrid basis (with work in the office a minimum of 2 days per week), or remotely with occasional travel to Boston and Washington, DC. Relocation assistance is available for new hires who wish to relocate to the Boston or DC office.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A law degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to the bar in good standing in at least one state
• Strong legal, analytical, and writing skills
• At least 5 years of consumer bankruptcy litigation experience
• Experience representing low-income consumers in bankruptcy cases preferred
• Strong communication skills, including effective and persuasive writing, public speaking and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse coalitions, funders, and the media, including a track record of building connections between people and organizations to advance shared objectives
• Ability to represent NCLC in a range of situations, including media interviews, fundraising relationships, and public testimony
• Ability to be flexible, collaborative, diplomatic, and proactive and to work with staff throughout NCLC
• Demonstrated commitment to racial justice, and to advocating for equity for low-income and other historically marginalized and economically disadvantaged people and communities

NCLC is a nonprofit, public interest advocacy organization that seeks to build economic security and family wealth for low-income and other economically disadvantaged people. NCLC is a leading source of legal and public policy expertise on consumer issues for lawyers, federal and state policymakers, consumer advocates, journalists, and front-line service providers. NCLC provides a supportive and flexible working environment, with highly talented and committed staff, exciting work, and the opportunity to have a significant impact on issues affecting low-income consumers. For more information, please see our website at www.nclc.org.

The National Consumer Law Center is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and believes that diversity strengthens our work. Employment decisions are made based on merit and without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, military service or status, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, pregnancy or a condition related to pregnancy, ancestry, political affiliation or beliefs, or any factors unrelated to the skills and qualifications for the position in question. Individuals of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment screening, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our Human Resources Manager at careers@nclc.org

NCLC offers an outstanding and generous benefits package that includes employer-paid medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as pre-tax savings plans, a retirement savings plan with employer contribution, and generous paid time off including holidays, sick time, personal time, parental and family leave, and 4 weeks of paid vacation per year.