The Project on Predatory Student Lending seeks a Staff Attorney to join our team of attorneys and advocates using innovative litigation strategies to end predatory practices in higher education and protect students.
Staff Attorney Position and Essential FunctionsAs a key member of PPSL's legal team, the Staff Attorney is responsible for developing and prosecuting complex and cutting-edge impact litigation to further the interests of the Project's client community and the mission of the Project.
Essential Functions Include:
- Independently prosecute existing creative impact litigation in areas including anti-discrimination statutes, higher education law and regulation, administrative procedure, consumer protection statutes, antitrust, and others
- Develop new litigation to meet strategic objectives
- Elevate client and class member voices and maximize client engagement and participation in litigation
- Work collaboratively with Project staff and external partners
- Translate legal concepts for different audiences including general public, policy advocacy community, lawmakers, student loan borrowers, and clients
Requirements and Qualifications- JD and minimum three years of relevant legal experience
- Experience acting as lead counsel in civil litigation
- Familiarity with consumer protection, student loan law, and/or plaintiff-side class action work preferred but not required
- Licensure and good standing in at least one jurisdiction
- Ability and competence to independently investigate and engage in unfamiliar areas of law and policy
- A demonstrated interest in the Project's mission and a commitment to using litigation and advocacy to combat systemic inequality
- The ability to work collaboratively
- Case-related travel as necessary
CompensationThe minimum salary for this position is $125,000 annually; compensation will be commensurate with the experience level of the candidate.
The Project on Predatory Student Lending offers generous benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, up to five months paid parental leave, five percent retirement matching, and a generous vacation policy.
Location RequirementsThe Project on Predatory Student Lending is located in Boston, Massachusetts. This position is remote with case-related travel. PPSL will consider applicants from any location within the United States.
How to ApplyPlease upload a resume and a written statement telling us why you are interested in working at the Project on Predatory Student Lending and an example of how you have used or intend to use litigation to advance economic or racial justice.
