CPLP is seeking to hire a staff attorney to support existing CPLP staff and CPLP volunteer attorneys in providing legal assistance to low-income Coloradans in the area of eviction and housing law.
CPLP is looking for a motivated and personable attorney to:
This is a hybrid locational position, with the expectation that job functions will be performed partially at home (or alternate agreed location) and partially at CPLP’s facility, which is part of a co-working facility located at Alchemy Work space, 66 S. Logan Street, Denver, Colorado. Candidates must be willing to engage in community outreach using all appropriate remote options, including phone and online video conferences.
CPLP is an equal opportunity employer. Salary will be commensurate with experience, within a range of $70,000 to $85,000 annually depending on experience. Competitive health, dental, and vision benefits will be offered.
HOW TO APPLY
We will review complete applications beginning immediately (we will not review incomplete applications, so please make sure to include all required materials). Please merge and upload the following documents. A complete application package is comprised of the following items:
Applicants must have graduated from an accredited law school and have demonstrated a commitment to public interest law. All candidates must be licensed to practice law in Colorado. The ideal candidate will also have the following qualifications:
-Bilingual in Spanish and English
-Experience conducting legal intakes for potential clients
-Ability to coordinate with CPLP staff and volunteer attorneys to ensure cases are being outsourced to appropriate counsel in a timely manner and cases are properly transitioned.
-Ability to ensure data collection related to pro bono cases taken by volunteer attorneys as necessary to track achievement goals for grant reporting purposes.
-A demonstrated ability to analyze and understand current state, federal, and local legislation and orders affecting the rights of tenants, landlords, mortgagors, and mortgagees, including the Colorado’s F.E.D. statutes, Mobile Home Park Act, and the
-Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, among others.
-A familiarity with Colorado eviction processes.
-Ability to work independently and desire to provide representation to indigent tenants needing legal assistance with housing issues.
$70,000 - $85,000 per year