Job Title: Family Violence Justice Fund Paralegal

Location: Boulder, CO

Classification: Non-Exempt (Full-Time)

Reports To: Managing Attorney

Salary Range: $45,034 start - $60,997 plus $4,200 annual 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, 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 high impact and advocacy. CLS strives to bring about substantive, transformational change in the lives of those we serve.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Boulder Office Managing Attorney, the paralegal completes client intake for cases involving domestic violence, maintains relationships with referring partner organizations, and focuses on serving and supporting our clients experiencing intimate partner and family violence. The paralegal will also provide support to attorneys handling family law cases (for example, protection orders, divorce, and custody disputes), as well as some housing and consumer cases involving domestic violence. The paralegal will also conduct occasional outreach, and work with the Pro Bono Coordinator to facilitate the Pro Se Family Law Clinic operated by the Boulder Office.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Review case referrals, complete intake, conduct initial case investigation and client interviews;
• Draft case documents and pleadings for attorney review, including during the Pro Se Family Law Clinic;
• Assist in facilitating the successful operation of the Pro Se Family Law Clinic;
• Assist attorneys in case investigation and research;
• Serve as point of contact for clients, courts, and mediators regarding basic case questions or scheduling;
• Ensure correct and complete data entry into case management systems, including locating and saving court-filed documents as necessary;
• Develop and maintain familiarity with court policies and procedures related to divorce and custody cases;
• Ensure language justice for clients with limited English proficiency, utilizing interpretation and translation services as necessary;

• Facilitate outreach and training for partner organizations working with survivors of domestic violence or other vulnerable populations and facilitate referrals of clients to and from these partner organizations;
• For applicants that CLS cannot accept for full representation, draft advice letters with the oversight of an attorney, and close the associated matter in CLS’ case management system when the case is complete;
• Support and assist the Boulder Office’s internship program, including delegating tasks to law student and paralegal student interns, and providing feedback to the Managing Attorney regarding intern work performance;
• Handle special projects as requested by the Managing Attorney;
• Contribute to an office culture of equity, diversity, inclusion, harmony, cohesiveness, work quality, continuous improvement, and excellent customer service; 
• Provides miscellaneous assistance as necessary for the effective administration of the office.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Demonstrated time-management skills
• Basic proficiency in Office 365 and computer database skills
• Demonstrated sensitivity to the needs of crime victims, low-income persons, and non-English speakers
• Ability to provide or learn trauma-informed care practices
• Passion for working on behalf of survivors of family violence.

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor’s degree is preferred
• Proficiency in Spanish is preferred

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

We offer a generous benefits plan that includes 100% employee paid health insurance, Vision Service Plan – vision insurance, and Delta Dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, (EAP) Employee Assistance Program, Dependent Care and Medical Flexible spending accounts, and 403(b) retirement account. Additionally, CLS offers a $350.00 monthly stipend (to be used as you chose), generous Paid Time-off and 11.5 paid holidays per year. CLS values its employee’s commitment to working hard work for the population we serve and recognizes the importance of work/life balance; therefore, we offer flexible work schedules, hybrid work arrangements, promotes and fosters a diverse, inclusive, equitable and psychological 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:https://coloradolegalservices.bamboohr.com/careers We will not be reviewing applications sent via e-mail or physical mail.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY EQUITY INCLUSIITY AND BELONGING:

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