Housing Attorney - Colorado Springs Office

Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the Managing Attorney of the Colorado Springs Office, the housing attorney advises and represents clients at risk of eviction, including in mediation and litigation. This position requires demonstrated high quality legal skills with an assertive, imaginative, and energetic approach to meeting the legal needs of the poor. Work will be regularly reviewed to verify general performance and compliance with all regulations and/or guidelines and to stimulate professional growth and development.

Essential Duties:

· Assume an active caseload, conduct client interviews, investigate and prepare legal documents and papers as well as engage in negotiations, trial and appellate work in state and federal courts;
· Provide advice to and representation of clients in accordance with program priorities;
· Develop relationships with the communities we serve and the leaders of those communities;
· Stay current on general and specialized poverty law developments;
· Achieve and maintain knowledge of general areas of poverty law and competence in the particular areas housing law;
· Participate in complex and major litigation and other special projects within the local office or program wide, such as litigation involving legal issues affecting larger numbers of low-income clients;
· Participate in office or program wide projects to provide training and/or community education to agencies, advocates, clients, or community groups about legal services, issues, and rights of interest to low-income persons; and
· Consult and co-counsel with other attorneys, where appropriate.
· Deliver sound legal counsel and exceptional advocacy that align with program objectives and meet the standards set forth by CLS Casehandler Standards.
· Display patience, empathy, and sound judgment while providing clear and transparent communication to clients, managing their expectations effectively.
· Perform client and witness interviews, carry out thorough case investigations, and draft necessary legal documents and pleadings.
· Ensure comprehensive and current documentation of client case notes in case management system.
· Represent clients in court and before administrative agencies and collaborate with other CLS
attorneys and paralegals, as needed.

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. Law school graduates are paid $65,108 until they pass the Colorado bar.