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Ada County

Attorney I - PA (Criminal Division)

Boise, ID · On-site

$93K/yr

Student loan forgiveness eligibility ( Learn more about Ada County Prosecutor office by visiting their website. Ada County Prosecutor ( POSITION GENERAL SUMMARY: The Deputy Prosecuting Attorney I ...

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How much do county student loan attorney jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for county student loan attorney in the United States is $175,207.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $134,000.00 and $170,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What types of cases and clients does a county student loan attorney typically handle?

County Student Loan Attorneys primarily assist local residents facing issues with federal and private student loans, such as default, collections, or repayment difficulties. On a daily basis, they may negotiate with loan servicers, represent clients in administrative hearings, or advise on eligibility for loan forgiveness programs. The role often involves collaborating closely with social workers, financial counselors, and court staff to provide holistic support to clients. This position offers exposure to diverse legal challenges and opportunities to make a meaningful impact within the community.

What is a county student loan attorney?

County Student Loan Attorneys are legal professionals who specialize in helping individuals navigate issues related to student loans within a specific county or local jurisdiction. They provide legal advice and representation for matters such as loan disputes, repayment options, loan forgiveness, default resolution, and defending against collections or lawsuits. These attorneys are knowledgeable about both federal and state laws governing student loans and often work with clients to negotiate settlements or develop manageable repayment plans.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a county student loan attorney, and why are they important?

To thrive as a County Student Loan Attorney, you need a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, active state bar membership, and expertise in student loan laws and debt resolution. Familiarity with federal and state student loan programs, legal research databases like Westlaw or LexisNexis, and case management systems is typically required. Excellent negotiation, client counseling, and analytical skills help you advocate effectively for clients facing student debt challenges. These skills enable you to navigate complex regulations, protect client interests, and achieve favorable outcomes in a specialized legal environment.

What is the difference between County Student Loan Attorney vs Federal Student Loan Counselor?

AspectCounty Student Loan AttorneyFederal Student Loan Counselor
CredentialsLaw degree, bar admission, legal expertiseCertification in student loan counseling, knowledge of federal programs
Work EnvironmentLegal settings, courts, law officesCall centers, nonprofit agencies, online platforms
Employer & IndustryGovernment, legal firms, courtsFederal agencies, nonprofit organizations

While both roles assist with student loans, County Student Loan Attorneys provide legal advice and representation, whereas Federal Student Loan Counselors offer guidance on repayment options and federal programs without legal representation.

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Infographic showing various County Student Loan Attorney job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 59% Full Time, 37% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $175,207 per year, or $84.2 per hour.

Principal Assistant County Attorney (Office of the County Attorney)

County of Rockland

New City, NY • On-site

$108K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

The Rockland County Office of the County Attorney is seeking a candidate to perform transactional legal work of a routine moderate to complex nature representing the County of Rockland. The candidate will be responsible for legal work involving independent responsibility for a wide variety of legal issues; e.g., legal research and writing, preparing correspondence, contracts, agreements, deeds, affidavits, resolutions, land acquisition documents, bid reviews, and notices; performing legal research, drafting legal documents; and reviewing documents for completeness, legal sufficiency and accuracy.

This position reports directly to the Chief Assistant County Attorney.

Job Description

Duties include: providing legal advice to the Office of the County Executive, County Legislature, elected officials, commissioners, agency heads and employees on a variety of matters; providing day-to-day guidance to legal, paralegal and clerical staff, when assigned; attending public hearings, boards, commission meetings, and meetings with County, public and elected officials; participating in meetings and conferences; working with legal staff in the handling of their assigned cases; preparing case status and statistical reports, as required; conducting training for attorneys, paralegal staff and other County personnel on pertinent areas of law, newly enacted regulations, recently decided cases. Does related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

  1. Possession of a license to practice law in New York State; and
  2. Provision of a current certificate of good standing;
  3. License to practice law in the State of New York must be maintained throughout the course of employment in this title;
  4. As a public officer one must meet all current requirements of Section 3 of the Public Officers Law, including, but not limited to United States citizenship and applicable residency requirements.

Other Requirements and Information:

  • Work Location: New City, NY
  • Experience with budget and finance, accounting and/or real estate matters is a plus.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary and benefits are competitive with the public sector market including but not limited to the following:

  • Approximate annual starting salary in 2026 (RAM Grade 6, Step 99) $108,247; upon successful probationary period and continued employment annual increases as authorized by the Rockland Association of Management collective bargaining agreement with the County of Rockland:
  • 2027 (RAM Grade 6, Step 1 - $116,290)
  • 2028 (RAM Grade 6, Step 2 - $124,943)
  • 40 hour work week (8 hours per day, Monday through Friday 9am – 5pm)
  • Paid time off including: vacation, personal, holiday, sick, cancer screening, bereavement,
  • Benefits include Medical, Dental and Vision
  • Other Benefits include deferred compensation retirement saving and health savings account programs, flex spending, AFLAC, and the NY 529 College Savings program
  • This position is New York State Pension eligible
  • This position qualifies for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
  • Employee assistance program offered

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should email a comleted Rockland County employment application, together with their resume, cover letter and references to Brittany Cabezas, Paralegal Specialist III/Office Manager at: Cabezasb@co.rockland.ny.us

Click here to access the online application.

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