Description:
More about the Housing Attorney RoleCED Law currently consists of an eviction defense team, a new foreclosure team, and is continuing to expand the services offered to tenants and homeowners in Colorado. We have grown into an important pillar in the housing community by establishing reputation and trust with those we serve. At the same time, evictions in Colorado have exceeded pre-pandemic highs and continue to skyrocket across the Denver metro area and beyond each month.
To manage the significant increase in demand for our services, CED Law seeks an additional housing attorney to coordinate cases, as well as to set, meet, and track goals.
In this role you will:
- Work on eviction and housing cases, maintaining a consistent caseload of 12-15 cases
- Set and complete case goals identified by supervisors or in partnership with supervisors
- Coordinate across CEDP to ensure timely tracking and reporting of case completions
- Maintain a regular schedule of hearings, court appearances, and conferences based on case requirements
- Interact with partners across the organization to serve clients efficiently and effectively
- Complete required documentation for both case tracking and also personal management
The Successful Candidate Will Have:
- Excellent organizational skills
- A supportive, client-focused attitude
- Experience as a practicing attorney
- A creative, self-driven attitude
- Demonstrated passion for social and racial justice, underpinning a commitment to fighting for the rights of vulnerable communities.
- A strong desire to work in a collaborative, rapid-change environment centered on social justice and equity
- Ability to work collaboratively with other attorneys and team leads
- Willingness and ability to travel within the Denver Metro area and surrounding suburbs to serve clients effectively
- Strong organizational abilities coupled with excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Position Requirements:
- Colorado bar admission and JD
- 1+ years' experience in housing law and litigation or related law and litigation experience for the Staff Attorney level, 3+ years' experience in housing law and litigation or related law and litigation for the Senior Attorney level
- For a Senior Attorney, the ability to, once trained, manage a significant eviction defense caseload by performing the above tasks primarily on their own, with support as needed from supervisors
- Staff Housing Attorneys will work closely with their supervisors on the above tasks and receive significant guidance and support
- Demonstrated passion for social and racial justice
- Strong desire to center client and community needs
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to travel within Denver Metro area and surrounding suburbs
- Ability to succeed working in a hybrid work environment (a home office set up will be provided by the firm along with access to our new office space in downtown Denver)
- Strong organizational abilities
- Knowledge of MS Office suite, CLIO, Google Suite desired
- Other language skills not required but are a strong plus and eligible for additional stipend