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University of Colorado Boulder · 1 day ago

Legal Intake Assistant - Temporary

The University of Colorado Boulder is seeking a temporary Legal Intake Assistant to support the Intake Coordinators at the Colorado Law School. This role involves managing incoming communications, conducting preliminary reviews of new applications, and assisting with the creation and organization of case files for the Korey Wise Innocence Project.

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Responsibilities

Review and respond to phone messages, emails, and letters in a timely and professional manner, working closely with staff to ensure accurate and appropriate responses
Assist Intake Paralegal with review of new applications to determine basic eligibility and completeness, begin the file-building process for new applications, assist with assigning applications to paralegals at partner law firms for full file development, and provide additional administrative support related to the intake process as needed

Qualification

Legal document experienceOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsProject managementAttention to detailPositive demeanorIndependenceInclusivityEditing proficiencyProblem-solving skillsAdaptabilityCreativity

Required

A bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Demonstrated experience working with legal documents and solid organizational skills
Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting timelines and maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including editing proficiency
Able to work independently, anticipate staff needs, and contribute to an inclusive environment that reflects the diversity of KWIP's students, faculty, staff, and community
A positive demeanor, adaptability, creativity, and problem-solving skills

Preferred

Experience working in an academic program or legal setting
Experience working with an Innocence Project
A cover letter that briefly describes how your background and experience align with this position

Benefits

Paid sick leave

Company

University of Colorado Boulder

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University of Colorado Boulder is a bold, innovative community of scholars and learners who accelerate human potential

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$29.19M
Key Investors
US Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationU.S. Environmental Protection AgencyNational Science Foundation
2023-10-10Grant· $1.4M
2022-06-28Grant· $0.03M
2021-09-29Grant· $22M

Leadership Team

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Kristin Masker
Associate AD Budget & Finance
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