Staff Attorney in the Consumer Debt Law
POSITION AVAILABLE: Staff Attorney in the Consumer Debt Law Project
OVERVIEW: For more than 50 years, Nassau Suffolk Law Services (NSLS) has been providing free, high- quality legal counsel in civil matters when basic human needs are at stake including: eviction and foreclosure prevention, income maintenance, disability, elder law, healthcare, consumer fraud and more.
As the only provider of comprehensive civil legal services on Long Island, our services support thousands of poor and low-income families and individuals who cannot afford an attorney. With the gap separating those who can and cannot afford legal representation widening each day, we work to ensure that everyone has equal access to justice, regardless of their ability to pay. NSLS has a staff over one hundred employees situated in three offices across Long Island.
OFFICE LOCATION: Nassau and Suffolk County
DUTIES: The Consumer Debt Law Project staff attorney will represent low-income debtors in consumer law matters including but not limited to car loans, credit cards, medical debt, and student loan issues. Attorney will handle the case from intake through investigation, negotiation, trial, and appeal as necessary. Attorney is responsible for maintaining required case file, client data and all statistical information as required. Participation in community legal education is anticipated.
START DATE: Immediate
REQUIREMENTS: Admission to New York State Bar. Applicants who have passed the State
Bar and are pending admission will also be considered. Applicants who have taken the exam and are waiting to hear the results may be considered. Demonstrated commitment to the goals and clients of the legal services program.Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and a resume to:
Stephanie Buckheit, HR Manager
Nassau/Suffolk Law Services 1757 Veterans Highway, Suite 50
Islandia, N.Y. 11749 [email protected]Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate:Hempstead, NY 11550: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
License/Certification:Bar (Preferred)
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