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Tax Associate Attorney

Houston, TX · On-site

$235K/yr

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Finance Associate Attorney

Houston, TX

$225K/yr

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Finance Associate Attorney

Dallas, TX · On-site

$225K/yr

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How much do student loan attorney jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for student loan attorney in the United States is $22.51, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.19 and $24.76 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a student loan attorney do?

A student loan attorney advises clients on managing, repaying, and resolving issues related to student loans. They handle cases such as loan default, discharge, forgiveness, and disputes, often working with federal and private loan programs. These attorneys may also assist with navigating bankruptcy or legal challenges involving student debt.

What is the difference between Student Loan Attorney vs Debt Relief Attorney?

AspectStudent Loan AttorneyDebt Relief Attorney
CredentialsLaw degree, bar admission, specialized knowledge in student loansLaw degree, bar admission, general debt relief expertise
Work EnvironmentLaw firms, legal clinics, government agenciesLegal practices, debt relief companies, nonprofit organizations
Employer & IndustryEducational institutions, government, private law firmsDebt relief services, bankruptcy firms, nonprofits
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding student loan legal options, loan forgiveness, repayment plansDebt settlement, bankruptcy, credit counseling

While both roles involve legal expertise related to financial issues, a Student Loan Attorney specializes in student loan laws, repayment options, and forgiveness programs. A Debt Relief Attorney handles broader debt issues, including bankruptcy and debt settlement. The two roles often overlap but serve different client needs within the debt resolution industry.

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Infographic showing various Student Loan Attorney job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 74% Physical, 8% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,815 per year, or $22.5 per hour.

Staff Attorney

The Project on Predatory Student Lending

Boston, MA • On-site

$125K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

The Project on Predatory Student Lending seeks a Staff Attorney to join our team of attorneys and advocates using innovative litigation strategies to end predatory practices in higher education and protect students.
The Organization
The Project on Predatory Student Lending is the first legal services practice in the country focused solely on representing postsecondary students who were harmed by predatory practices in higher education and vocational training. Started at Harvard Law School in 2012, the Project became an independent non-profit organization in August 2022. The Project primarily uses impact litigation to further its mission of ending predatory practices in higher education. The Project has prosecuted landmark litigation holding corporations and the government accountable for abusive and discriminatory actions and policies that harm students from communities historically excluded from the benefits of higher education. To date, the Project has won cancellation of over $30 billion in student debt for over 2 million former students located throughout the United States. To learn more about our current cases, please visit , read of our work, and listen to our with predatory actors in higher education.
Staff Attorney Position and Essential Functions
As a key member of PPSL's legal team, the Staff Attorney is responsible for developing and prosecuting complex and cutting-edge impact litigation to further the interests of the Project's client community and the mission of the Project.
Essential Functions Include:
  • Independently prosecute existing creative impact litigation in areas including anti-discrimination statutes, higher education law and regulation, administrative procedure, consumer protection statutes, antitrust, and others
  • Develop new litigation to meet strategic objectives
  • Elevate client and class member voices and maximize client engagement and participation in litigation
  • Work collaboratively with Project staff and external partners
  • Translate legal concepts for different audiences including general public, policy advocacy community, lawmakers, student loan borrowers, and clients

Requirements and Qualifications
  • JD and minimum three years of relevant legal experience
  • Experience acting as lead counsel in civil litigation
  • Familiarity with consumer protection, student loan law, and/or plaintiff-side class action work preferred but not required
  • Licensure and good standing in at least one jurisdiction
  • Ability and competence to independently investigate and engage in unfamiliar areas of law and policy
  • A demonstrated interest in the Project's mission and a commitment to using litigation and advocacy to combat systemic inequality
  • The ability to work collaboratively
  • Case-related travel as necessary

Compensation
The minimum salary for this position is $125,000 annually; compensation will be commensurate with the experience level of the candidate.
The Project on Predatory Student Lending offers generous benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, up to five months paid parental leave, five percent retirement matching, and a generous vacation policy.
Location Requirements
The Project on Predatory Student Lending is located in Boston, Massachusetts. This position is remote with case-related travel. PPSL will consider applicants from any location within the United States.
Diversity Statement
The Project on Predatory Student Lending encourages applicants from all races, religions, national origins, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions, and ages, as well as veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply to our Staff Attorney position. We are dedicated to creating a work environment that is welcoming, inclusive, and accommodating for each individual team member.
How to Apply
Please upload a resume and a written statement telling us why you are interested in working at the Project on Predatory Student Lending and an example of how you have used or intend to use litigation to advance economic or racial justice.

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