Grant-funded Domestic Relations Attorney

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Organization information
Organization name: 
Colorado Legal Services
Street address: 
1905 Sherman Street, Suite 400
City: 
Denver
State: 
Colorado
ZIP: 
80203
Job type: 
Legal - Civil
Position Description: 

Grant-funded Domestic Relations Attorney position is available in the Denver office of Colorado Legal Services (CLS), Family and Children's Unit, to represent low-income individuals in actions involving domestic relations issues in Colorado state courts and to advocate for these issues with grantors and community organizations. Colorado Legal Services ("CLS") is a statewide, legal aid program with 13 offices and more than 55 attorneys; the successful candidate will be extensively trained, handle her/his own caseload, advocate for low-income people, negotiate with opposing attorneys, engage with community organizations and complete outreach to domestic violence and other survivor-based populations, and go to hearing often. This is an excellent opportunity to live in Denver, be part of a large, dynamic organization and rely on the expertise and experience that CLS colleagues can provide. The CLS salary range begins at $44,125 (DOE), and includes a $300 monthly flex-spending stipend, and excellent benefits such as generous leave (holiday, annual, personal, and health), employer-paid health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance. The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate her/his sensitivity to the legal needs of low-income individuals, seniors, and minorities. Bilingual English/Spanish skill is desired.

Requirements: 

License to practice law in Colorado or eligible to complete waiver process from another state.

To apply: 

Send cover letter and résumé to Supervising Attorney Rebekah Pfahler, [email protected], and Director of Advocacy Reenie Terjak, [email protected], specifying this position.

Notes: 
Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary range: 
$44,125 - $86,986 DOE
Submission deadline: 
Friday, August 30, 2019