Housing Paralegal – Colorado Legal Services – Greeley

Paralegal duties and responsibilities:
Effectively and consistently handle a high-volume caseload;
Respond to requests for emergency legal assistance from eligible individuals or groups;
Gather information from applicants and clients, review documents, and identify and investigate factual allegations and defenses;
Perform legal research and analysis, summarizing and applying pertinent provisions of statutes, regulations, and case law;
Ensure correct and complete data entry into case management systems;
Assist clients to apply for rental arrears assistance;
Maintain familiarity with systems and organizations serving low income tenants;
Develop, maintain, and facilitate specific training and materials relating to the work of the unit;
Assist in special projects or administrative tasks that maintain or enhance effective operation of CLS or the Housing Unit.

Requirements:
Excellent communication and organization skills required. Must have experience working with low income or otherwise vulnerable populations. Housing and/or public benefits advocacy experience, bilingual ability, and Microsoft Office proficiency strongly preferred.

Benefits
In addition to salary, each employee receives a $350/month stipend which can be allocated for various purposes, including dependents’ health insurance premiums, dependent childcare expenses, and contribution to a 403(b) retirement account.
CLS pays 100% of each staff member’s health, dental and vision insurance premiums. CLS also pays a percentage of an employee’s spouse and/or dependents’ health, dental and vision insurance premiums, based on a sliding scale depending on salary.
Leave policies allow for work/life balance, with twelve paid holidays, as well as annual, health and personal leave.

How to Apply
To apply, send a cover letter explaining your interest in CLS and experience working with vulnerable populations, along with a resume and three references, to hiring@colegalserv.org. Please include “Greeley Housing Paralegal” in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

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