Housing Paralegal

Colorado Legal Services is the sole statewide provider of free civil legal services to low-income and senior individuals in Colorado. Our Greeley office is seeking a paralegal to complete outreach and casework for tenants at risk of eviction. This position is currently funded for one year.

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.