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Job Title: Domestic Violence Prevention Attorney
Location: Pueblo
Classification: Exempt
Reports To: Reports to Managing Attorney of Pueblo Office
Salary Range: $66,422 to $108,111 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:
Working under the supervision of the Managing Attorney the Domestic Violence Prevention Attorney shall take a holistic approach and provide advice, brief services, and/or full representation to clients who have experienced or may become subject to domestic violence, most often in domestic relations matters.
The Domestic Violence Prevention Attorney shall become proficient in obtaining and defending Civil Protection Orders to ensure that victims’ rights and safety are preserved. The attorney shall also become proficient in domestic relations matters (including but not limited to Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Enforcement Act (UCCJEA), dissolution of marriage and allocation of parental responsibilities).
The attorney, along with coworkers, shall also conduct education and outreach and build and maintain relationships with community partners and organizations.
The attorney shall also work closely with the domestic violence paralegal, Client Support Services social worker and the Language Access provider in the provision of an interdisciplinary holistic approach to services.
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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.
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.
Full Time
$111k-153k (estimate)
05/01/2024
06/29/2024
coloradolegalservices.org
Washington, DC
100 - 200