[INTERNAL ONLY] Assistant Supervising Attorney - Denver Housing Unit (Adams)

Colorado Legal Services • Denver, CO

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Denver Housing Unit is looking for a new Assistant Supervising Attorney to lead the Adams-team, which currently has one staff attorney and one paralegal. This person will work with and report to the Supervising Attorney of DHU. They will lead and guide a team of staff (attorneys, paralegals, and social workers) in addressing the legal needs of low-income individuals to ensure housing stability and to prevent homelessness in Colorado.

Requirements

• Valid license to practice law in the state of Colorado or ability to obtain a Colorado license as soon as practicable
• Experience in housing law from the perspective of a tenant’s attorney
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with strong critical thinking and analytical skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years’ experience as a legal services attorney, or at a non-profit, governmental agency, or other similar organization
• Prior supervisory or administrative experience with a legal services program or law office
• Experience in the area of subsidized housing
• Bilingual in English/Spanish

Responsibilities

• Work with the Supervising Attorney to guide the legal work of the team
• Assist in staff training, professional development, and performance evaluation
• Assist in strategic planning and short- and long-range goal setting for the team and the unit
• Assist in the coordination and implementation of systemic housing work and community outreach
• Lead the hiring of team members and assist in the hiring of unit members on other teams
• For the team, oversee and manage staff workloads, client relations, and interpersonal conflict, and, working with the Supervising Attorney, make recommendations to Senior Leadership for performance improvements or disciplinary action consistent with the terms of CLS’ Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Maintain an active but not full caseload
• Assist with grant management activities, such as engaging in direct work in courthouse clinics, supervising grant-funded clinic staff, overseeing administration of the clinics, communicating with grantors and/or court staff regarding grant-funded clinics, and assisting with gathering data for grant reports
• Complete administrative tasks such as leave request approvals, timesheet review, and reimbursement requests

Benefits

• 100% employer paid premiums for employee health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance
• Partial employer paid premiums for spouses/dependents, based on a sliding scale
• Dependent Care and Medical Flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• $200/month contribution to each employee's 403(b) retirement account
• 403(b) retirement account matching 100% of employee contributions up to 3% of employee salary
• Generous paid time-off
• 13 paid holidays per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level