Supervising Attorney Roles

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Empire Justice Center | Supervising Attorney Roles | Albany or Rochester, NY (Hybrid)

Empire Justice Center is hiring for two senior attorney positions — and if you've ever wanted a career that actually changes lives without sacrificing your own, keep reading.

We're a statewide legal services organization fighting for low-income New Yorkers facing poverty, housing insecurity, immigration barriers, domestic violence, disability discrimination, and civil rights violations. We win through direct representation, high-impact litigation, and policy advocacy.

🔹 Role 1: Supervising Staff Attorney / Supervising Senior Attorney – Consumer Rights (Education Debt)

Lead our Education Debt Consumer Assistance Program (EDCAP). You'll advise and represent student loan borrowers, run the program day-to-day, and serve as the organization's subject matter expert on student loan and education debt law. You'll also supervise our Student Loan Paralegal, drive coalition work, deliver CLE trainings, and identify opportunities for systemic impact litigation.

Salary: $91,659–$94,329 (3–6 years experience) | $104,700–$111,000 (7–8 years experience)

Experience Required: 3–8 years as an attorney; supervisory experience required

🔹 Role 2: Supervising Senior Litigation Attorney

Join our litigation team and lead complex civil impact cases and class actions across public benefits, civil rights, healthcare, tenants' rights, and more. You'll handle all phases of litigation — from case development through trial and appeal — while mentoring attorneys, driving litigation strategy, and representing Empire Justice in external coalitions.

Salary: $113,879–$119,055

Experience Required: 10 years of litigation experience; class action or systemic litigation experience required

Both roles include:

• Hybrid, flexible 35-hour work week (yes, real work-life balance)
• Comprehensive health insurance for you and your family
• Loan repayment assistance program
• 13 paid holidays Christmas–New Year's office closure
• Generous PTO, group term life insurance, 403(b) with employer contributions
• $2,000 bilingual salary enhancement for qualifying employees

What we're looking for in both roles:

• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school (or international equivalent)
• Admission to the New York State Bar (or eligibility within one year)
• Strong advocacy, writing, and communication skills
• Supervisory or mentorship experience
• Commitment to working with communities affected by poverty and discrimination
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and legal technology tools

Empire Justice Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive team and ensuring reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals. Contact HRSupport@empirejustice.org with accommodation requests.