organizations that are experiencing debt collection abuses. - Represent low-income... arrears lawsuits, and unlawful debt collection practices. - Collaborate with... other practice areas such as Immigrants’ Rights and Tenants’ Rights. - Participate in legal, participatory research, and policy support to strengthen grassroots an...
equip interns with necessary legal skills. - Represent clients in court and negotiate with opposing counsel, particularly within the Consumer Protection Unit. - Argue before a judge (under attorney supervision) in defense of debt collection actions. - Perform... legal res...
specifically in defense of debt collection actions. - Negotiate... with opposing counsel and argue before a judge with close supervision and support. - Perform legal research and draft motion papers. - Create legal self-help and reference materials. - Work directly...
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Consumer and Bankruptcy Law Attorney The candidate will provide representation in a wide variety of Consumer Law matters, including bankruptcy, identity theft, financial exploitation, collection, consumer credit, unfair and... deceptive practices, and others. Prior Legal Services experience or a demonstrated commitment to legal assistance for the disadvantaged is preferred. Excellent writing and oral advocacy skills are required.... read more
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and Benefits: Partners offers a competitive salary range of $75,000 - $90,000 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending account, 403(b) retirement plan, generous paid time off and holidays. Heading: Bilingual Domestic Violence Staff Attorney Summary: Partners, a 501 (C) (3) non-profit organiza... read more
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Fall 2019 Fellowships Duties : Will assist consumers with a range of debt collection issues in and... out of court, including student loans, nursing home and medical debt, credit card debt. Will... defend seniors facing issues with home health care, Medicaid and Medicare, nursing home problems, disability, public benefits, consumer law problems, SCRIE, elder abuse. Will handle a wide variety of matters in a general practice model including immigration, public benefits, family, div... read more
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Attorney - Part-time Candidate will be engaged in direct representation and to provide support to our network of pro bono attorneys who represent clients. will also be expected to engage in activities including: Helping tenants respond to eviction lawsuits; Taking affirmative actions to improve housing conditions; Securing emergency assistance, ongoing temporary assistance and other forms of income support necessary to achieve housing stability; Prepare simple wills, a... read more
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Paralegal Duties: Represents clients in a full range of consumer rights matters by helping low-income individuals fight fraud, predatory lending, and illegal debt collection practices. Advocates for... clients who face possibly devastating income loss due to civil court judgments; defaulted student loans from predatory for-profit schools; sub-prime loan conditions; and lending scams targeting historically poor, limited English proficient, and/or immigrant communities. Work not... read more
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Staff Attorney – Consumer Rights Candidate will be part of a project that uses a multiprong approach to providing legal services and effecting reform in the consumer law area, including: Defending debt collection cases; initiating affirmative/impact... litigation; working in coalition with advocacy groups on policy issues; providing testimony and comments on proposed legislation and regulations; conducting trainings; and communicating with elected officials and the media. Res... read more
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Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney Content Editor The candidate will work with as a content editor, helping outline articles for a lay audience about bankruptcy and other areas of consumer law, such as FDCPA, FCRA, and debt-collection lawsuits. Will work closely... with Managing Editor and our pool of contributing writers. Bar license is require. Duration: 5 - 6 months.... read more
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Legal Services Assistant (Housing Rights Paralegal) Candidate will further organization’s efforts to preserve decent and affordable housing for poor and working poor tenants through eviction defense, affirmative litigation, and policy advocacy. Candidate will be part of a team that represents tenants in Housing Court; prosecutes federal Fair Housing and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act cases... in the housing context; works in coalition with advocacy groups city- and state-... read more
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(Temporary) New York, NY Temporary Consumer Protection Unit Entry Level About NYLAG: Founded in 1990, NYLAG is a leading civil legal services organization combatting economic, racial, and social injustice by advocating for people experiencing poverty or in crisis. Our services include comprehensive, free civil legal services, financial empowerment, impact litigation, policy advocacy, and community partnerships. NYLAG exists because wealth should not determ... read more
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Attorney Education: JD Location: New York, New York, 10001, United States Posted by: The Financial Clinic Job Category: Legal Sector: Nonprofit Language(s): English Job posted on: June 4, 2010 Area of Focus: Law and Legal Assistance Type: Full time Salary: $50,000 - $55,000 Last day to apply: June 27, 2010 Last updated: June 20, 2010 Description: The Financial Clinic is a 501(c)(3) non-profit financial development organization devoted to impro... read more
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