Supervising Attorney - Homeowner Defense

February 19

⛰️ Colorado – Remote

Although this job is listed in Colorado, this company may be open to hiring remote in other states.

💵 $97.5k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🧑‍💼 Attorney

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Community Economic Defense Project

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Community Economic Defense Project is an organization dedicated to preventing eviction and confronting economic injustice for individuals facing financial hardships. With a focus on providing legal representation, financial assistance, and resource navigation, the project aims to protect community wealth and support those who are at risk of losing their homes. They also advocate for policies that prevent economic abuse and promote stability for vulnerable populations.

legal services • housing • policy • advocacy • social justice

51 - 200 employees

Founded 2020

🤲 Charity

🌍 Social Impact

🤝 Non-profit

📋 Description

• Lead all aspects of the Homeowner Defense Team in preserving homeownership through defensive litigation, servicing claims, and other actions to preserve homeownership • Supervise homeowner defense attorneys and paralegals in their work on public trustee foreclosure, judicial foreclosure, loan servicing violations, and other cases protecting homeownership • Collaborate with the Director of Homeowner Defense and the Homeownership Affirmative Litigation Attorney on policy needs, case planning, and case strategy • Set and complete case goals for individual attorneys and oversee homeowner defense attorney casework • Review case-related documents developed by attorneys on the homeowner defense team and provide relevant feedback and guidance • Create relevant training and professional development materials for lawyers working on foreclosure cases • Manage a variable caseload, based on the size of the team and client need • Oversee case reporting data for outcomes, case tracking, and other grant needs • Coordinate across CEDP to ensure timely tracking and reporting of case completions • Coordinate and assist with the preparation and presentations on homeowner and mobile homeowners rights to groups of clients, partners across the organization, and partner organizations across the state • Complete required documentation for both case tracking and personnel management

🎯 Requirements

• Colorado Bar Admission and JD • 3+ years' experience in housing law, real estate, bankruptcy, lending, litigation or related law and litigation experience • 1+ years of supervisory, mentoring, or other relevant leadership experience • Ability to manage a team of Homeowner defense attorneys and a personal caseload • Demonstrated passion for social and racial justice • Robust research and drafting capabilities • Strong desire to center client and community needs • Excellent interpersonal communication skills • Ability to travel within Denver Metro area and surrounding areas • Strong organizational abilities • Knowledge of MS Office suite, CLIO, Google Suite desired

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive pay • Flexible time off • Benefits package (including medical, dental, vision) • 401k • Technology stipend of $720 per year