Consumer Reporting and Data Advocacy Attorney

• Advocate for the rights of low-income and disadvantaged communities against abuses by credit reporting companies, tenant and employment screening companies, and data brokers.
• Engage in federal and state-level legislative and agency-based advocacy; research, analyze, and write on legal and policy issues; and support impact litigation.
• Provide training, education, and support to the field, including writing and updating legal practice manuals and offering technical support to attorneys and advocates.

This role creates positive change by combating errors, bias, abuses, and racial inequity in consumer reporting and data practices, ensuring that data and new technologies help rather than harm low-income people and communities.

• Law degree from an accredited law school and admission to the bar in good standing in at least one state.
• At least 3 years of legal experience, with experience in public interest law.
• Demonstrated commitment to working on behalf of disadvantaged individuals and communities and to racial justice.
• Excellent analytical, written, and oral communication skills; strong public speaking skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Full-time position. Hybrid schedule (at least 2 days in office) for Boston/DC staff; remote considered. Relocation assistance available for Boston or DC office. Some travel required. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Founded in 1969, 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 Americans. NCLC is a leading source of legal and public policy expertise on consumer issues.