What are the responsibilities and job description for the STUDENT LOAN ADVOCATE ATTORNEY position at Mass.gov?
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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, with 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.
Salary
74,900
To apply for this position
Please visit the Employment and Recruitment Portal of the Attorney General’s Office at : https : / / ago-ma.igreentree.com / CSS_External / CSSPage_Welcome.ASP and apply directly. Applications submitted via MassCareers website are not received.
You will be asked to submit a cover letter and resume when applying for this position. The application deadline is January 7, 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) 963-2041.
Inquiries regarding position & status may be made to :
Gia Kim, Managing Administrative Assistant
Apply below after reading through all the details and supporting information regarding this job opportunity.
Insurance & Financial Services Division
617) 963-2390
Position Requirements
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.
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