Bankruptcy Attorney

• Lead NCLC's bankruptcy-related advocacy, including legislative, agency, and rules-based efforts to improve bankruptcy laws and increase accessibility for low-income people.
• Train consumer advocates, provide technical assistance on individual cases, and update bankruptcy-related chapters of NCLC's manuals.
• Write public-facing reports, issue briefs, and articles; engage in research, policy advocacy, and public speaking.
• Participate in advocacy teams on intersecting issues like student loans, debt collection, credit reporting, auto lending, and homeownership.

This role directly improves access to bankruptcy relief for low-income and disadvantaged communities, addressing systemic inequities and helping families build economic security and wealth.

• Law degree from an accredited law school and bar admission in good standing in at least one state.
• At least 5 years of consumer bankruptcy litigation experience; experience representing low-income consumers preferred.
• Strong legal, analytical, writing, public speaking, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to racial justice and advocating for equity for low-income and marginalized communities.

Supportive and flexible working environment with highly talented staff, exciting work, and significant impact. Relocation assistance available for Boston or DC office. Salary not specified.

The National Consumer Law Center (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 through legal and policy expertise on consumer issues.