Summary

The Colorado Lawyers Committee, a 47-year-old nonprofit organization, is seeking a full-time Legal Program Administrator. This role will help facilitate Denver Legal Night (in-person), Virtual Pro Se Clinic (remote), and the Hate Crimes Education Program (remote). While this position is remote, attendance is required at Denver Legal Night clinics and various in-person CLC events. Occasional evening work is required. Below is a detailed description of each role

Description

Denver Legal Night Administrator (40%): Since 2006, more than 2,500 volunteer attorneys have helped more than 36,000 people in the Denver-metro area at Denver Legal Night. On the first and third Wednesday evening of the month from 5:30pm to 8pm at Centro San Juan Diego, volunteer lawyers and interpreters are matched with clients for a 20-minute consultation. Volunteers help determine significant legal issues, refer individuals to legal services, and answer other questions about the legal process. The individual selected for this position will be coordinating, facilitating and attending each Denver Legal Night clinic. The position works very closely with Centro San Juan Diego staff and the Denver Legal Night Steering Committee.

Responsibilities may include:

· send emails soliciting volunteers through Constant Contact;

· coordinate client intake;

· maintain Denver Legal Night team website, Denver Legal Night volunteer website, and the Legal Resource Directory;

· build and maintain close relationships with interpreters, Spanish speaking lawyers, and the organizations that support both groups;

· build and maintain close relationships with lawyers throughout the Denver area;

· assist the Denver Legal Night team with facilitating Volunteer Appreciation events, CLE trainings for volunteer lawyers, and strategize ways to recruit more volunteers;

· be the main point of contact for volunteers and other Denver Legal Night Steering Committee members during the hours of the clinic; and,

· manage the Denver Legal Night Steering Committee.

Virtual Pro Se Clinic Administrator (45%): The Colorado Lawyers Committee, in partnership with the Colorado Access to Justice Commission, operates the Virtual Pro Se Clinic (VPC), a Colorado pro bono program that delivers free monthly virtual legal clinics at public libraries for Coloradans who do not have an attorney. Volunteer attorneys spend 15-20 minutes meeting via Zoom with clinic patrons to answer questions and explain court procedures and processes in all areas of Colorado civil law. Now in its twelfth year, the VPC program currently supports monthly free legal clinics at 27 local libraries in 16 Colorado counties, with additional locations being added each month. The individual selected for this position will be coordinating and facilitating volunteers for each Virtual Pro Se Clinic. The position works very closely with the VPC Legal Facilitator and the Colorado Access to Justice Commission.

Responsibilities may include:

· attend weekly meetings with VPC Legal Facilitator and VPC Leadership;

· recruit, onboard and train new volunteers;

· assist with scheduling volunteers;

· develop and maintain volunteer resources;

· create and execute Continuing Legal Education presentations with community partners;

· maintain VPC website and volunteer portal;

· assist with clinic promotion; and,

· partner with the VPC Legal Facilitator on administrative tasks.

Hate Crimes Education Program Administrator (10%): For over 30 years, Colorado Lawyers Committee volunteers have presented trials to middle and high school students based on a fictional case arising from a violation of Colorado’s Hate/Bias-Motivated Crimes Statute. At the conclusion of each trial, small discussion groups of students act as jurors to discuss the issues presented and, with the assistance of an adult facilitator, reach a verdict. The students become very engaged in discussing diversity in their community and learn the value of preventing the spread of racial slurs and hateful actions. The Program Administrator will be coordinating presentations with schools and organizing volunteers for each presentation. The position works closely with the Hate Crimes Education Program Steering Committee.

Responsibilities may include:

· attend quarterly meetings with Hate Crimes Education Program Steering Committee;

· assist with recruiting, onboarding and training new volunteers;

· schedule volunteers for Hate Crimes presentations;

· assist with outreach to new schools;

· coordinate scheduling of presentations with schools;

· maintain accurate records of presentations, school contacts and volunteer information; and

· assist with updating script and presentation materials.

Colorado Lawyers Committee Meetings (5%):

The Legal Program Administrator will be required to attend weekly staff meetings (virtual), monthly Executive Committee meetings (in person) and quarterly Board meetings (in person).

Requirements:

This role requires a detail-oriented individual with high proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, Zoom, Constant Contact, SignUpGenius, Google Docs and website design. The successful candidate must have excellent organizational skills, communicate effectively and have the ability to work well independently. Bachelor’s degree and Paralegal Certificate with at least 3 years of experience are preferred. Knowledge of the Denver legal community is required.

Compensation and Benefits:

Compensation is $50,000 annuallyplus a medical insurance stipend. Parking, paid vacation, paid holidays, and a 403(b) with employer contribution of 2% after 6 months of employment is available. Colorado Lawyers Committee is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Visit www.coloradolawyerscommittee.org/careers2 to apply.

Deadline to apply: Friday, May 2, 2025