STUDENT LOAN ADVOCATE ATTORNEY

An Official website of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts ALERT Effective January 25, 2024, Executive Order #627 cements the Commonwealth's well-established practice of skills-based hiring, paving the way to a more equitable hiring process. The Commonwealth is committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel respected, valued, and empowered to serve our citizens. Join us today! Job Description - STUDENT LOAN ADVOCATE ATTORNEY (250001S9) Description Attention applicants: Do not apply for this position via the MassCareers website. Your application will not be received. To apply, follow the link below to the Attorney General's Office direct application page. STUDENT LOAN ADVOCATE ATTORNEYPUBLIC PROTECTION & ADVOCACY BUREAUINSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES DIVISION The Attorney General's Office is seeking to hire a Student Loan Advocate Attorney to work in the Attorney General's Insurance & Financial Services Division. The Division provides consumer assistance and enforces laws regarding insurance, investment, and lending issues, and has a focus on postsecondary educational debt, including student loan servicing and debt collection. Primary Duties : Student Loan Advocate Attorneys engage in consumer advocacy, legal research, and investigation regarding consumer financial services issues, with a special focus on student loan and debt, in addition to other lending, insurance, and investment matters. The Attorneys assist consumers in navigating federal student loan repayment and debt relief opportunities, mediate consumer complaints, work on student loan and other financial services policy issues, participate in outreach and education initiatives, and help more experienced Assistant Attorneys General with the investigation/litigation of consumer protection matters, legal research, and the implementation of settlements. Position Type : Full-Time/Exempt. Our current hybrid model includes some remote workdays for most positions. You will be asked to submit a cover letter and resume when applying for this position. The application deadline is March 12, 2025. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We will gladly assist applicants in need of an accommodation. For assistance, contact the Human Resources Division at (617) 963-2932. Do not select MassCareers "apply online" option to apply for this position. Applications submitted via this MassCareers website are not received by our Office. Inquiries regarding position & status may be made to: Gia Kim, Managing Administrative AssistantInsurance & Financial Services Division(617) 963-2390 Qualifications JD from an accredited law school. Applicants with an excellent work ethic who are motivated to work in the public interest are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be highly motivated, intellectually curious, and able to quickly learn new and complicated subject areas. Attentiveness to detail is a must. Familiarity with financial products, student loans, or the Massachusetts Consumer Protection Act is helpful. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required. Applicants must be comfortable working autonomously, but also as part of a team. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a connection to the people and communities we serve and an interest in supporting a respectful, diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment. The Attorney General's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As the representative of the Commonwealth and its residents, the Attorney General's Office strives to ensure that those working in our office reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. The Office encourages applicants from a broad spectrum of backgrounds to apply for positions. Do not select MassCareers "apply online" option. Any automated message generated by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts MassCareers website does not apply to posted positions at the Attorney General's Office. You must apply directly at: . Primary Location Job Job : UnclassifiedAgency Agency : Office of the Attorney GeneralSchedule Schedule : Full-timeShift Shift : DayJob Posting Job Posting : Feb 19, 2025, 4:38:53 PMNumber of Openings Number of Openings : 1#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-03-01