FORECLOSURE DEFENSE ATTORNEY

Appalachian Research and Defense Fund of KY. (Appalred) is seeking an experienced staff attorney who is committed to public service, for its AppalRed Legal Aid Stop Foreclosure Project. This position will address the severe foreclosure crisis in Kentucky. The successful candidate will defend homeowners against foreclosures and litigate cases involving home improvement scams, predatory loans, unfair debt collection practices, deceptive sales, and unlawful repossessions that pose a threat to homeowners. The attorney will work with a team of experienced consumer law and foreclosure defense advocates as well as work on developing a strong statewide network focusing on the foreclosure crisis. Appalred has 10 offices throughout Eastern and South Central Kentucky which covers 37 counties. Some travel and cross-jurisdictional representation is required.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience with consumer law, in general and experience defending foreclosures. A commitment to public service and advocacy for low income persons; excellent legal writing, research, and advocacy skills; ability to work alone and with a team; and an attitude that foreclosure is not a foregone conclusion is preferred.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample addressed to"Cynthia Elliott, Executive Director, Appalred Legal Aid, 120 North Front Ave, Prestonsburg, KY 41653 or by email, cynthiae@ardfky.org. Submission deadline: March 30, 2008.

Appalred Legal Aid is an equal opportunity employer.