[INTERNAL ONLY] Staff Paralegal - Boulder
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 firm
- 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 required
- 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 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
