Homeowner Justice Attorney

Overview

A Colorado-based nonprofit organization focused on economic and racial equity is seeking up to two Homeowner Justice Attorneys to join their affirmative litigation team. The organization serves low- and moderate-income homeowners and mobile homeowners by addressing foreclosure, predatory lending, abusive mobile home park practices, and other housing-related legal issues. This role involves strategic, high-impact litigation to protect homeowners' rights across the state.

Responsibilities

• Lead or collaborate on affirmative litigation cases involving abusive lending practices, mortgage servicing errors, defective mobile home sales, exploitative mobile home park owner practices, fair housing issues, title disputes, homeowners associations, and related matters.
• Litigate cases in state and/or federal court through all stages, including complaint filing, motion practice, discovery, depositions, trial, mediation, and settlement negotiations.
• Utilize state and federal consumer protection laws, real property laws, fair housing laws, Colorado’s Mobile Home Park Act, and other relevant statutes.
• Set and achieve case goals in coordination with supervisors.
• Participate in weekly check-ins with supervisors and attend all firm and team meetings.
• Coordinate with other teams to ensure timely case tracking and reporting.
• Attend hearings, court appearances, and conferences as required.
• Present on homeowner and mobile homeowners’ rights to clients, internal teams, and partner organizations.
• Complete necessary documentation for case management and personal performance tracking.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Admission or eligibility for admission to the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado.
• Admission or eligibility for admission to the Colorado State Bar (current admission preferred).
• Minimum of 2 years litigation experience in a nonprofit, government enforcement agency, legal services provider, or private law firm.
• Experience preferred in mortgage servicing, predatory lending, consumer protection, fair lending, bankruptcy, civil rights, housing justice, or related litigation.
• Strong research, legal writing, and drafting skills.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Commitment to social and racial justice and working with vulnerable communities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel within Colorado as needed.
• Proficiency with MS Office, CLIO, and Google Suite preferred.
• Additional language skills are a plus and eligible for a stipend.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with class actions or multi-plaintiff litigation.
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback for professional development.
• Client-focused and creative problem-solving mindset.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary of $90,000 per year.
• Additional $1,000 annual salary adjustment for hybrid or in-person work.
• $2,000 annual salary differential for employees who use two or more languages at work (language assessment required).
• Technology stipend of $720 per year.
• Flexible time off.
• Benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.

Location

• This is a remote position with occasional in-person requirements for meetings, case development, and court appearances.

Application Details

• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
• Application deadline: April 24, 2026.
• Recruitment process expected to conclude by May 8, 2026.

Equal Opportunity

The organization is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.