The National Consumer Law Center is seeking three 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. All of the positions include research and writing as well as policy and systemic advocacy. Some travel is required for presentations, conferences and the like. Two of the openings are unquestionably in NCLC’s main office in Boston. The third is also intended for the Boston office, but consideration will be given to NCLC’s Washington, D.C. office instead.
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.
Since 1969, the nonprofit National Consumer Law Center® (NCLC®) has worked for consumer justice and economic security for low-income and other disadvantaged people, including older adults, in the U.S. through its expertise in policy analysis and advocacy, publications, litigation, expert witness services, and training. NCLC works with nonprofit and legal services organizations, private attorneys, policymakers, and federal and state government and courts across the nation to stop exploitive practices, help financially stressed families build and retain wealth, and advance economic fairness. Please see our website at www.nclc.org.
Qualifications for These Positions
Responsibilities
Salary and Benefits
Salary is highly competitive with other public interest organizations and is on an NCLC scale that is tied to experience. NCLC provides a comprehensive benefits package, including excellent family medical and dental coverage and four weeks vacation, sick leave and personal leave.
If Interested
Please send a cover letter, your résumé, a short legal writing sample, and three references via email to: consumerlaw@nclc.org. Please mention “Consumer Attorney” in the subject line of your email. Applications should be submitted by May 1, 2014, but will be accepted until the position is filled. Please do not mail or fax your application.