Tenant Legal Services Attorney

Community Economic Defense Project

. Attend the Denver Courthouse Clinic and Community Events weekly, including some weekend and evening events .

Posted 9/19/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado • United StatesJunior💰 $75,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in housing litigation, including eviction defense and affirmative housing work, while providing client-focused legal services and community education. Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills are essential for effective collaboration and support in a dynamic legal environment.

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Colorado Bar AdmissionJD DegreeHousing Litigation ExperienceLitigation ExperienceSpanish Language Fluency

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Hard Skills

LitigationLegal ResearchCase ManagementData TrackingClient Representation

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationClient-Focused AttitudeOrganizational AbilitiesCollaborative WorkCreative Problem Solving

Tools & Technologies

MS Office SuiteCLIOGoogle SuiteAdobe Acrobat

Certifications & Qualifications

Colorado Bar Admission

Industry Keywords

Social JusticeRacial JusticeCommunity EventsLegal EducationEviction Defense

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Attend the Denver Courthouse Clinic and Community Events weekly, including some weekend and evening events
Advise and provide limited representation to clients at clinic and community events
Provide know-your-rights and legal education trainings to community partners and internal non-legal teams
Track and analyze trends to inform legal strategy and strategic focus
Conduct research on important legal issues affecting clients
Assist with defensive or affirmative litigation if desired
Assist with other projects as needed
Complete case goals and grant requirements
Coordinate across CEDP to provide holistic legal client services when appropriate and consented to by clients
Complete required case and data tracking documentation
Potentially supervise legal support staff
Assist with staff training, onboarding, substantive skills development, and professional development
Adapt and modify duties as the law firm evolves

Requirements

What you’ll need

Colorado bar admission and JD, or ability to waive in and practice pending admission
At least 1 year of legal experience
Litigation experience preferred
Preference for candidates with 3+ years of experience in housing litigation, including eviction defense or affirmative housing work in trial or appeals
Demonstrated passion for social and racial justice
Supportive, client-focused attitude
Strong desire to center client and community needs
Ability to work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, legal support staff, and supervisors in a rapid-change environment
Availability to attend events approximately 3–5 times per month on weekends and evenings
Reliable transportation to attend events
Willingness and ability to occasionally travel to Colorado Springs or rural Colorado, including overnight stays
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Creative, self-driven attitude
Strong organizational abilities
Knowledge of MS Office suite, CLIO, Google Suite, and Adobe Acrobat desired
Spanish language fluency is a strong plus, but not required
Maintain current vaccination status in keeping with CDC recommendations

Benefits

Comp & perks

$1,000 per year hybrid employee salary adjustment
Flexible time off
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
401(k)
Flex time for weekend and evening events
Mileage and other cost reimbursement for events outside the Denver Metro area
$2,000 per year salary differential for employees who utilize two or more languages at work, subject to language assessment
$720 per year technology stipend
Competitive pay
Professional development and growth support