Contract Bilingual Intake Paralegal Bridge to Justice, Eviction Legal Defense Program

Overview Eviction Legal Defense Program, with a focus on improving language access for the program. Work in conjunction with Senior Intake Paralegal to assist with the management and monitoring of legal assistance and support services for eligible tenants facing eviction in the County of Boulder. Help coordinate no-cost B2J attorney consultations, community referrals and resources, and collaborative efforts with county agencies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

In-court:

o Attend weekly Forcible Entry and Detainer (FED) docket/Eviction Return hearings on Fridays at the Boulder Justice Center to assist tenants with the court process and coordinate no-cost attorney consultations for court proceedings. o Facilitate logistics during eviction return court proceedings: coordinate interpretation, attend to requests from the magistrate or judge, clerk of court, B2J attorneys, collaborating agencies, mediators, and Boulder County tenants who appear in person or through Webex. o Determine eligibility for tenant inquiries and requests for legal assistance. Complete intake procedure with eligible tenants. Assure intake forms are completed fully and accurately. o Place eligible tenants with Bridge to Justice attorneys for no-cost consultations in a timely manner during the eviction returns docket. o Track all paperwork, client forms, surveys, case outcomes, and other necessary data.

Out-of-court:

o Monitor the B2J eviction email inbox for new and ongoing requests for legal assistance from tenants and community members; manage communication with past and current clients, community members, contract attorneys and other B2J staff. o Follow up with new caller/tenant inquiries and requests to determine eligibility for services, assist with the intake process, and connect eligible tenants with an available B2J attorney. o Review and track weekly docket information, status of cases, updates, changes, etc. o Assist B2J contract attorneys with client communications and documentation, prior to, during and after court proceedings. o Provide outreach and ongoing follow-up and support for current and past clients on any case-related needs. o Collaborate with other community organizations to provide additional resources, rental assistance referrals, and tenant support. o Assist with the outflow of Disengagement Letters to tenants following in-court and non-court consultations. o Assist with the disbursement of Declination Letters to clients whom B2J can no longer serve. o Assist with record keeping for all clients served - in court and outside of court - case details, outcomes, client documents, etc.

o Assist with administrative duties:

updating program forms, Outcome Sheet tracking, replenishment of forms at the court, client follow up for grant tracking purposes, client surveys, etc. o Assure all client intake forms are submitted to the Grant Manager and Supervising Attorney. o Maintain a personal timesheet and submit monthly invoices to the Grant Manager. o Participate in any scheduled staff meetings or training arranged by the Supervising Attorney. o Any additional duties as assigned by the program's Supervising Attorney or the Executive Director.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Prior experience in the legal field Spanish bilingual required Flexibility in time requirement/hours Ability to work remotely and independently Solid interpersonal skills Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, ability to manage multiple tasks Excellent written and oral communication skills Competency with

Word, Excel, Adobe, Gmail, Google Docs Application Information Application Methods:

Apply via this site [OR] apply by emailing resume or curriculum vitae, cover letter, and list of references to eviction@bridge2justice.org

Application Documents:

Resume/CV; Cover letter; list of professional references Primary Job Contact - For questions regarding this position, please reach out to: G. Patrick Lee Supervising Attorney, Eviction Legal Defense Program patrick@bridge2justice.org

Pay:

$60.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person