Colorado Legal Services · 5 days ago
Housing Attorney (2-year Grant Funded)
Denver, Colorado, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$83K/yr - $124K/yrColorado Legal Services (CLS) is Colorado’s statewide nonprofit legal aid program, committed to providing high-quality, free legal advice and representation to low-income individuals. They are seeking a Housing Attorney to work as a legal advocate for tenants at risk of eviction, providing legal counsel, representation, and support through eviction prevention services.
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Responsibilities
Deliver exceptional legal counsel and advocacy that align with program objectives and meets the standards set forth by CLS Casehandler guidelines
Engage and collaborate with a highly motivated and enthusiastic team of over twenty dedicated professionals committed to preventing houselessness
Display patience, empathy, and sound judgment for clients, including those with diverse backgrounds, disabilities, and mental health challenges, while providing clear, transparent communication and managing their expectations effectively
Interview clients and witnesses, investigate facts to build client defenses and case strategy, engage in motions practice and negotiations, and represent tenants at court and administrative hearings
Maintain comprehensive and current documentation of client case notes in case management system
Aid tenants at courthouse clinics, providing information and advice while quickly assessing their legal matter to draft pleadings
Research complex housing issues, involving both state and federal laws with eye towards looking for systemic ways to address houselessness
Work collaboratively with partner organizations, including agencies who offer rental assistance
Qualification
Required
Valid license to practice law in Colorado at the time of hire, or ability to obtain a Colorado license within a few months
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Detail-oriented with strong critical thinking and analytical skills
Commitment to direct tenant advocate services
Ability to work at a quick pace and balance different tasks and responsibilities at the same time
Experience representing clients in the court or administrative process
Comfortable making arguments in front of a judge or administrative body
Experience or knowledge of housing law, especially subsidized housing requirements
Experience working with clients in a vulnerable population, i.e. those living in poverty, those combatting mental illness
Preferred
Bilingual Spanish speaker
Benefits
100% employer paid premiums for employee health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance
Partial employer paid premiums for spouses/dependents, based on a sliding scale
Dependent Care and Medical Flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
$200/month to each employee's 403(b) retirement account
Matches 100% of employee contributions up to 3% of employee salary
Generous paid time-off
13 paid holidays per year
Company
Colorado Legal Services
Colorado Legal Services is a non-profit firm that provides legal help for low-income people seeking assistance with civil legal needs.
Founded in 1925
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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