Hybrid Homeowner Justice Attorney

at Community Economic Defense Project

• Job title: Homeowner Justice Attorney
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: $90,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Denver, United States

About the role

• Attorney focused on bringing affirmative litigation for low- and moderate-income homeowners at CED Law. Addressing issues like predatory lending and foreclosures in Colorado.

Responsibilities

• Bring affirmative litigation on behalf of low-and moderate-income homeowners and mobile homeowners.
• Representative matters may relate to abusive lending practices, mortgage servicing errors, sales of defective mobile homes, exploitative mobile home park owner practices, fair housing issues, title disputes, HOAs, and other topics.
• Work as part of a team or as lead attorney, depending on the case, to successfully litigate claims in state and/or federal court through all stages of litigation, from complaint through resolution.
• Set and complete case goals identified by supervisors and/or in partnership with supervisors
• Meet for weekly check-ins with direct supervisor and for All Firm and team meetings
• Coordinate across CEDP to ensure timely tracking and reporting of case completions
• Attend hearings, court appearances, and conferences based on case requirements
• Interact with and present to partners across the organization to serve clients efficiently and effectively
• Prepare and present on homeowner and mobile homeowners’ rights to groups of clients, partners across the organization, and partner organizations across the state

Requirements

• Admission or eligible for admission to the US District Court for the District of Colorado
• Admission to or eligible for admission to the Colorado State Bar (current admission preferred)
• 2+ years of litigation experience at a non-profit organization, government enforcement agency, legal services provider, or private law firm, with a strong preference for candidates with experience in mortgage servicing, predatory lending, consumer protection, fair lending, bankruptcy, civil rights, housing justice or other relevant litigation
• Demonstrated passion for social and racial justice
• Robust research and drafting capabilities
• Strong desire to center client and community needs
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Knowledge of MS Office suite, CLIO, Google Suite desired.
• Other language skills not required, but are a strong plus and are eligible for an additional stipend

Benefits

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