EDCAP is specifically looking for an attorney who is committed to public service and has a background or high interest in issues related to higher education debt.
Job Responsibilities:- Provide legal information, strategic guidance, and case management services to borrowers facing complex student loan and education debt challenges.
- Manage complex debt-related cases and work with borrowers involving student loan debt negotiations, effectively liaising with lenders and debt collectors.
- Supervise student debt counselors by conducting case reviews to ensure proper advice is provided, help formulate and implement legal strategies to address student casework and related policy issues.
- Provide technical assistance, training, and presentations to consumers and advocates, as needed.
- Maintain thorough case records of services provided, advice, complaints and/or referrals.
- Help identify systemic trends or practices that adversely affect clients and work closely with senior CSS staff and other appropriate stakeholders.
- Other responsibilities identified by Supervisor.
Job Qualifications:- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree or licensed attorney
- 3+ years of experience helping consumers and/or advocates on consumer debt or related issues.
- Ability to speak, type and write clearly, concisely, persuasively and keep detailed notes of all communications.
- Demonstrated expertise in conducting legal research and analysis.
- Written and spoken fluency in Spanish or a language other than English strongly preferred.
Salary and Benefits: The annual salary range for this position is
$95,000.00 to $105,000.00. Community Service Society provides a comprehensive employee benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage, life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance, annual performance-based bonus, 403b retirement savings plan, defined benefit retirement plan, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits plan, EAP, and a robust paid time off policy.
Physical Requirements: Office work consisting of sitting, use of a computer, virtual meetings, presentations, and other related duties.
CSS currently offers a hybrid work environment requiring onsite work at CSS' office at least two days per week and three days per week remote work.***Interested applicants should provide a cover letter and resume at the time of application submission***
