[Hiring] Homeowner Justice Attorney Contractor @Community Economic Defense Project

Role Description

The Community Firm (d/b/a Community Economic Defense Project, CEDP) is seeking a contractor to provide short-term support case support for affirmative homeowner litigation.

In this contractor role you will:

• Provide 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
  • Title disputes
  • HOAs
  • Other topics
• This practice stems directly from CED Law’s defensive work, as we seek to vindicate the rights of low-and moderate-income homeowners to prevent loss of property from:
  • Foreclosure
  • Mobile home lot eviction
  • Replevin actions
• Cases may be litigated using state and/or federal consumer protection law, real property law, state and federal fair housing laws, Colorado’s Mobile Home Park Act, and other statutes as appropriate.
• Work as lead attorney or supporting counsel, depending on the case, to successfully litigate claims in state and/or federal court through all stages of litigation, including:
  • Motion practice
  • Fact and/or expert discovery
  • Depositions
  • Trial
  • Mediation and/or informal settlement negotiation
• Coordinate with paralegal staff working in cases described above without being subject to direct supervision over daily work.
• 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.
• Complete the required documentation for both case tracking and personal management.
• Perform other legal work related to the contract deliverables as mutually agreed with CED Law, ensuring autonomy over how work is completed.

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational, time management, interpersonal communication, and legal writing skills.
• A supportive, client-focused, and creative mindset.
• Demonstrated passion for social and racial justice, underpinning a commitment to fighting for the rights of vulnerable communities.
• A strong desire to work in a collaborative, rapid-change environment centered on social justice and equity, while being a part of building something new.
• Ability to travel to and within Colorado, as required.

Requirements

• Evidence of admission to or eligibility for admission to the US District Court for the District of Colorado.
• Evidence of admission to or eligibility for admission to the Colorado State Bar (current admission preferred).
• Resume demonstrating qualifications that include:
  • 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 applicants 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.
  • Knowledge of MS Office suite, CLIO, Google Suite, and e-discovery tools desired.
  • Other language skills not required, but are a strong plus.
  • Interest in or experience with class actions or other multi-plaintiff litigation is a plus.

Benefits

• This contracting role may require occasional in-person work for meetings, witnesses, and/or other case development, and court appearances.
• CED Law’s budget for the four-month contract is $37,000.

Timeline

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, but must be received by April 20, 2026.
• The estimated time to complete the process will be by April 30, 2026.
• Contract period: June 1, 2026–September 30, 2026.

Evaluation Criteria

• Proposals will be evaluated on the alignment of qualifications and experience to CED Law’s needs.
• As part of our evaluation, we will be reviewing the following:
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Listing of two professional references
  • A 5-10 page legal writing sample

Location

DENVER, Colorado (Remote)

Department

Contractors

Employment Type

Contractor

Minimum Experience

Experienced

Compensation

$53.40