Community Economic Defense Project works to help people facing financial hardship avoid eviction and withstand economic abuse. The organization combines legal representation, financial assistance, and resource navigation to protect housing and community wealth, while advocating for policies that strengthen stability for vulnerable populations. Its work may appeal to professionals interested in housing security, legal support, and economic justice.
Tenant Legal Services Attorney - Denver Hybrid
Provide limited legal representation, housing education, and litigation support to low-income Coloradans. Advance CEDP’s integrated legal and economic services through clinics, research, and community partnerships.
Description
- Attend the Denver Courthouse Clinic and community events each week, including some evening and weekend events
- Advise clients and provide limited representation at clinics and community events
- Deliver know-your-rights and legal education trainings for community partners and internal non-legal teams
- Track and analyze trends to guide legal strategy and organizational priorities
- Research significant legal issues affecting clients
- Support defensive or affirmative litigation when desired
- Contribute to additional projects as needed
- Meet case objectives and grant requirements
- Collaborate across CEDP to deliver holistic legal services when appropriate and authorized by clients
- Maintain required case and data tracking records
- Potentially supervise legal support staff
- Support staff training, onboarding, substantive skills development, and professional growth
- Adapt responsibilities as the organization’s legal practice evolves
Requirements
- Admission to the Colorado bar and a JD, or eligibility to waive in and practice pending admission
- At least one year of legal experience
- Litigation experience preferred
- Preference for candidates with three or more years of housing litigation experience, including eviction defense or affirmative housing work at trial or on appeal
- Demonstrated commitment to social and racial justice
- Supportive, client-centered approach
- Strong commitment to centering client and community needs
- Ability to collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, legal support staff, and supervisors in a rapidly changing environment
- Availability for approximately three to five weekend and evening events each month
- Reliable transportation for attending events
- Willingness and ability to occasionally travel to Colorado Springs or rural Colorado, including overnight trips
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Creative and self-directed approach
- Strong organizational skills
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Clio, Google Suite, and Adobe Acrobat preferred
- Spanish fluency is a strong plus but not required
- Maintain current vaccinations consistent with CDC recommendations
Benefits
- $1,000 annual hybrid employee salary adjustment
- Flexible time off
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) plan
- Flexible scheduling for weekend and evening events
- Mileage and other expense reimbursement for events outside the Denver Metro area
- $2,000 annual salary differential for employees who use two or more languages at work, subject to language assessment
- $720 annual technology stipend
- Competitive compensation
- Support for professional development and career growth