Assistant Supervising Attorney - Denver Housing Unit (Adams)
Colorado Legal Services (CLS) is a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to providing civil legal assistance to low-income individuals across Colorado. The Denver Housing Unit (DHU) seeks an Assistant Supervising Attorney to lead the Adams team, which currently comprises one staff attorney and one paralegal. This role involves collaborating with the Supervising Attorney to address the legal needs of low-income individuals, ensuring housing stability, and preventing homelessness in Colorado.
The Assistant Supervising Attorney will guide the legal work of the team, assist in staff training, professional development, and performance evaluations, and participate in strategic planning for the team and unit. Responsibilities also include coordinating systemic housing work, community outreach, and leading the hiring process for team members. The role involves overseeing staff workloads, client relations, and interpersonal conflicts, maintaining an active caseload, and assisting with grant management activities. Administrative tasks such as leave request approvals, timesheet reviews, and reimbursement requests are also part of the position.
Candidates must have a valid license to practice law in Colorado or the ability to obtain one promptly. Experience in housing law from a tenant’s perspective is required, along with excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong critical thinking, and analytical abilities. A working knowledge of Microsoft Office is necessary. Preferred qualifications include three or more years of experience as a legal services attorney, prior supervisory or administrative experience, experience in subsidized housing, and bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
Compensation for this full-time position ranges from $96,100 to $136,365 annually. CLS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 100% employer-paid premiums for employee health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance. Partial employer-paid premiums for spouses and dependents are available based on a sliding scale. Additional benefits include Dependent Care and Medical Flexible Spending Accounts, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a $200 monthly contribution to each employee's 403(b) retirement account, and matching 100% of employee contributions up to 3% of salary. Generous paid time off and 13 paid holidays per year are also provided.
CLS values its employees' commitment to serving the community and promotes a culture of belonging and psychological safety. The organization strives to be a "Best Place to Work" in Colorado, offering opportunities for professional growth and a supportive work environment. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly, as applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.