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Job Title: Housing Grant Attorney
Location: Greeley
Classification: Exempt (Full-time)
Reports To: Greeley Managing Attorney
Salary Range: $66,422 - $108,011 (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 Greeley Housing Grant Attorney provides advice, brief services, and/or full representation to clients at risk of eviction, including in mediation and litigation. The position requires high quality legal skills in both litigation and negotiation for the purpose of settlement. The Housing Attorney will also participate in community outreach events for tenants. The Housing Attorney will work with a team of attorneys and paralegals to support low-income individuals and families by ensuring housing stability and preventing homelessness.
Like all CLS staff, the Housing Attorney will work to advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for CLS staff and clients, and will have the opportunity to receive training about and practice Trauma-Informed client representation.
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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. If you have questions about this position or any other positions at Colorado Legal Services, contact Karen Vilner, Director of People and Culture, at kvilner@colegalserv.org.
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
$114k-156k (estimate)
05/11/2024
07/09/2024
coloradolegalservices.org
Washington, DC
100 - 200