Job Title: Rental Assistance Paralegal Specialist

Location: Pueblo

Classification: Non-exempt status

Reports To: Managing Attorney, with the Eviction Diversion Program Coordinator providing day-to-day

operational oversight

Salary Range: $45,034-$60,997 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:
Colorado Legal Services seeks a dedicated full-time Rental Assistance Paralegal to join our team in Pueblo. This
role is pivotal in bolstering our eviction diversion program and facilitating rental assistance for underserved
communities. Working closely with the Eviction Diversion Program coordinator and eviction defense
attorneys, the Paralegal Rental Assistance Specialist supports this goal by submitting applications through the
Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) process, and the local housing stability funding programs,
including gathering supplemental documentation a required by each funder, communicating with landlords,
state agencies, and community partners, submitting rental assistance applications and monitoring the
progress of each case.
Essential Duties:

• Client Interaction: Gather required documentation, monitor client cases, providing essential support

and maintaining accurate data records and apprising clients of the status of their application.

• Language Access: Ensure equitable access for clients with limited English proficiency, utilizing

interpretation and translation services as needed.

• Data Management: Ensure meticulous data entry into case management systems and client files.

• Community Engagement: Foster ongoing relationships with funders and community partners,

strategizing for the advocacy of low-income populations.

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• Adaptability: Handle special projects, specific client issues, or problems as directed by the program.

• Reporting: Engage in case management, data tracking, and reporting as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills essential for client interaction

and outreach.

• Detail-oriented: Excellent organizational skills, ability to independently manage multiple tasks and

deadlines, attention to detail, and demonstrated time-management skills.

• Technical Skills: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and the legal system is essential.

• Sensitivity: Demonstrated sensitivity to the needs of low-income individuals and non-English speakers