[INTERNAL ONLY] Staff Paralegal - Boulder

Colorado Legal Services • Boulder, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position, which is open to internal candidates only, works under the supervision of the Managing Attorney of CLS’s Boulder Office and collaborates with a dedicated team of staff to organize and attend public and agency-facing outreach events, support our pro bono and low-bono contract Private Attorney Involvement (PAI) program and non-attorney volunteers, and conduct eligibility screening and intake interviews for applicants for services. The paralegal will also be responsible for office management duties as assigned by the Managing Attorney. With a focus on community engagement and support, this position plays an important role in ensuring that our clients have access to the legal resources they need.

Requirements

• Strong communication, organizational and time management skills
• Comfort with public speaking to community groups and law firms
• Previous experience working with volunteers or attorneys
• Basic proficiency in Office 365 and computer database skills
• Passion for working on behalf of low-income and other vulnerable people.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree is preferred
• Proficiency in Spanish is preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact for applicants seeking CLS's services
• Attend events in the community as a representative of CLS, including after working hours and on weekends
• Support, maintain and enhance the volunteer program for the Boulder office of CLS
• Recruit and retain volunteers
• Maintain, update, and track progress on client cases placed with a volunteer or contractor in the case management system
• Conduct education, training, technical assistance, and quality control for volunteer and contract attorneys and LLPs who accept referrals from CLS for pro bono representation
• Act as a community liaison, maintaining contact with local human service agencies and organizations serving client-eligible populations to promote awareness of CLS
• Review all bills submitted to CLS by contract attorneys and LLPs for accuracy and submit bills for payment
• Organize and execute appreciation events for volunteers and contractors
• Track and reconcile the annual pro bono hours and level of law firm participation
• Coordinate the training, assessment, review, and evaluation of volunteers and contractors consistent with program needs
• Participate in case review and work with the office team to make a final disposition for each client
• Investigate and assist the Managing Attorney in resolving complaints from clients, attorneys, judges, court personnel, and the public
• Coordinate the administration of the Boulder Office’s Pro Se Program
• Ensure appropriate data collection on PAI cases for outcome measurement and grant reporting.
• Oversee the tracking of office donations
• Work cooperatively with local bar associations and other partner organizations to develop strategies for assisting clients and expanding program capacity
• Represent the program in agency and community meetings and make presentations regarding CLS services and funding needs
• Attend office meetings, program training sessions, and other trainings and meetings as assigned
• Additional office management, reception, paralegal and intake duties as assigned by the Managing Attorney

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 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree