What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housing Intern position at Colorado Legal Services?
Organization Overview:
Colorado Legal Services (CLS) is Colorado’s statewide nonprofit legal aid program, with thirteen offices providing civil legal assistance to low-income Coloradans throughout the state. CLS provides free legal assistance in a broad variety of legal areas, including family law, public benefits, eviction defense, consumer protection, services to survivors of serious crime and human trafficking, and many others. You may learn more about CLS on the website at htttp://www.coloradolegalservices.org/.
CLS has strengthened lives, assisted families, and supported communities–one person at a time for over 90 years. We are committed to providing high-quality, free legal advice and representation to eligible individuals throughout Colorado. We have a long history of successful impact and advocacy. CLS strives to bring about substantive, transformational change in the lives of those we serve.
Position Summary:
Law students perform a variety of duties at CLS depending on their experience level and the needs of the particular project or office. Working with a team of dedicated and rotating staff in this fast-paced environment, housing unit attorneys provide advice and brief services to applicants. Law students will assist with the investigation of applicant’s legal issues through client interviews, documentary review, research and analysis. Additional duties may include drafting of pleadings, memoranda and briefs and legal research. Interns may also assist at Eviction Clinics. This position requires a full-time commitment for 10 weeks.
Qualifications:
Legal professional with strong commitment to legal issues affecting the poor. Requires strong interest in research, writing and interviewing. Candidate should be confident and able to work both independently and as part of a team. Spanish-speaking ability is a plus.
Location:
This position is housed in the Denver office. It may be a hybrid position.
How to Apply:
CLS requires a resume as well as a cover letter expressing interest and qualifications. A writing sample may be requested at a later date.
