Job Description: Assistant Supervising Attorney for Housing Unit

Location: Colorado Springs

Classification: Exempt (Full-time)

Reports To: Colorado Springs Managing Attorney

Salary Range: $74,900-$115,165 plus $4,200 yearly stipend. Salary commensurate with experience.

Organization Overview:

Colorado Legal Services (CLS) is Colorado’s statewide nonprofit legal aid program, with thirteen offices providing civil legal assistance to low-income Coloradans throughout the state. CLS provides free legal assistance in a broad variety of legal areas, including family law, public benefits, eviction defense, consumer protection, services to survivors of serious crime and human trafficking, and many others.

CLS has strengthened lives, assisted families, and supported communities–one person at a time for over 90 years. We are committed to providing high-quality, free legal advice and representation to eligible individuals throughout Colorado. We have a long history of successful impact and advocacy. CLS strives to bring about substantive, transformational change in the lives of those we serve

Position Summary:

The Colorado Springs Assistant Supervising Housing Attorney works in concert with and reports to the Colorado Springs Managing Attorney to lead and guide a team of attorneys and paralegals that support low-income individuals and families by ensuring housing stability and preventing homelessness. The Assistant Supervising Housing Attorney is the frontline supervisor of a team of no more than eight staff.

Essential Duties:

• Lead a team of approximately four staff that may grow to no more than 8 attorneys and paralegals, and work on housing issues in the Colorado Springs Office;
• Maintain an active but reduced caseload;
• Lead the hiring of team members and assist with hiring members of other teams as needed;
• Work with the Colorado Springs Managing Attorney to guide the legal work of the team;
• Regularly staff open cases with staff and attorneys;
• Oversee and manage staff workloads, client relations, and interpersonal conflict;
• Ensure that staff and attorneys timely close cases and review each housing and eviction closed case in the Colorado Springs Office;
• Monitor changes in housing law and housing programs;
• Conduct legal trainings and prepare and distribute educational materials regarding housing issues;
• Work with the Colorado Springs Managing Attorney and Southern Colorado Advocacy Director to identify and litigate potential high-impact cases and appeals;
• Assist the Colorado Springs Managing Attorney with coordinating with external partners focused on housing and homelessness work and policy in the greater Pikes Peak Region;
• Assist in strategic planning and short- and long-range goal setting for the team;
• Assist in staff training, professional development, and performance evaluation;
• Alert the Colorado Springs Managing Attorney to potential problems or issues with clients, the work product of staff and attorneys, and quality of work;
• In partnership with the Colorado Springs Managing Attorney, make recommendations to Southern Colorado Advocacy Director for performance improvements or disciplinary action consistent with the terms of CLS’ Collective Bargaining Agreement;
• Assist with grant management activities as needed, including grant application, administration, and reporting;
• Promote an office culture that emphasizes equity, diversity, inclusion, harmony, cohesiveness, work quality, continuous improvement, and excellent customer service;
• Complete administrative tasks such as leave request approvals, timesheet review, and reimbursement requests.

Required Qualifications:

• Valid license to practice law in the state of Colorado or ability to obtain a Colorado license as soon as practicable;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Detail-oriented with strong critical thinking and analytical skills;
• A strong commitment to advocacy in the public interest and passion for social justice;
• A sensitivity to the legal needs of low-income individuals, seniors, individuals with disabilities, minorities, and individuals with limited English proficiency; and
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three or more years’ experience as a legal services attorney, or at a non-profit, governmental agency, or other similar organization;
• Prior supervisory or administrative experience with a legal services program or law office;
• Experience in housing law from the perspective of a tenant’s attorney;
• Experience in housing law matters related to subsidized housing benefits;
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish.

Compensation and Benefits:

We offer a generous plan that includes 100% employer paid premiums for employee health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance as well as partial employer paid premiums for spouses/dependents, based on a sliding scale. We also offer Dependent Care and Medical Flexible spending accounts, a 403(b) retirement account, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Additionally, CLS offers a $350.00 monthly stipend (to be used as you choose), generous paid time-off and 12.5 paid holidays per year. CLS values its employees’ commitment to working hard for the population it serves and recognizes the importance of work/life balance; therefore, we offer flexible work schedules and hybrid work arrangements as appropriate. We promote and foster a diverse, inclusive, equitable, and psychologically safe work environment, striving to be a “Best Place to Work” in Colorado.

How to Apply: Please use the "Apply for This Job" link for this job opening on our careers page. We will not be reviewing applications sent via e-mail or physical mail.

Please no solicitations from recruitment firms.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging:

CLS embraces diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging as an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building and retaining a workforce that respects and empowers each individual and represents a variety of diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply for this position.