Staff Attorney

Urban Resource Institute (URI) • New York, NY

8d • $78,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Legal Services, the Consumer Law Staff Attorney will provide civil legal services to survivors of domestic and gender-based violence residing in URI shelters, with a particular focus on financial advocacy and economic justice. Survivors frequently face complex financial abuse, including coerced debt, identity theft, and fraud, which can create long-term barriers to safety and independence.

This is an exciting opportunity to help expand a growing area of advocacy for survivors in New York City. The Staff Attorney will collaborate with city and state partners through the newly created Economic Justice for Survivors Collective, an emerging initiative focused on implementing New York State’s new Coerced Debt Law.

Through both direct representation and broader advocacy, the attorney will play an important role in helping survivors rebuild financial stability while contributing to innovative citywide efforts to address economic abuse.

Requirements

• J.D. degree and admission to the New York State Bar, in good standing.
• At least 1–3 years of civil legal services experience, representing survivors of domestic violence in relevant areas such as family, immigration, housing, or consumer law.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with survivors of domestic and gender-based violence, particularly those from marginalized communities.
• Experience working in diverse environments and contributing to a workplace culture that promotes professionalism, respect, equity, and inclusion.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish/English strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct representation, pro se assistance, and financial advocacy in consumer law matters related to identity theft, fraud, and coerced debt.
• Assist survivors with credit report review, debt assessment, rent arrears issues, lease termination, and negotiations in consumer debt cases brought by creditors in civil court.
• Support and facilitate consumer rights workshops for URI staff and shelter residents.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support program and organizational needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees