Community Economic Defense Project

Attorney

• Bring 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 issues, title disputes, HOAs, and other topics.
• Work as part of a team or as lead attorney, depending on the case, to successfully litigate claims in state and/or federal court through all stages of litigation, from complaint through resolution.
• Set and complete case goals identified by supervisors and/or in partnership with supervisors
• Meet for weekly check-ins with direct supervisor and for All Firm and team meetings
• 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
• Prepare and present on homeowner and mobile homeowners’ rights to groups of clients, partners across the organization, and partner organizations across the state

Homeowner Justice Attorney

Manager

• Build data pipelines and dashboards
• Perform analyses for fundraising narratives and grant reports
• Conduct research on eviction prevention work
• Analyze efficacy of CEDP’s work
• Engage in cross-functional data management
• Support program and policy analytics needs
• Author proposals and review contracts
• Build pitch decks for stakeholders
• Source new contracts and sales opportunities
• Improve database of existing CEDP content
• Contribute to policymaking agenda by drafting proposed bills
• Attend legislative sessions and shadow CEDP courthouse clinics

Business Insights Manager

Bilingual

• Conduct client intake assessments to determine eligibility for services
• Provide trauma-informed assessments and individualized benefit planning
• Facilitate access for eligible participants in Digital Equity Grant programs
• Guide clients through the application process, including documentation gathering and submission
• Educate clients on eligibility, timelines, and benefit interactions
• Maintain consistent engagement with clients to ensure progress
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners
• Advocate on behalf of clients with benefit agencies
• Document services and outcomes in HMIS/CRM systems

Bilingual Benefit Enrollment Specialist

Controller

• Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP applicable to nonprofit organizations
• Prepare, analyze, and deliver accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and related reports
• Assist CEDP’s leadership in annual and ongoing budgeting and forecasting by compiling and validating financial data
• Support the CFO in engaging organization leadership around issues and trends in financial operating models and delivery
• Manage cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning by maintaining accurate revenue and expenditure projections
• Supervise, develop, and strengthen the finance and accounting team by clarifying roles and responsibilities
• Partner closely with program leadership to translate operational program activities into sound financial structures

• Supervise a team of 2-3 attorneys and 1-2 paralegal/support staff
• Handle a reduced caseload of eviction defense and related cases
• Attend courthouse clinics and community events to provide limited representation, information, and advice
• Complete required documentation for both case tracking and personal management
• Supervise 3-5 staff with responsibilities for training, onboarding, case assignment, and professional development
• Hold weekly/biweekly check-ins with team members to discuss cases, workload, and professional development
• Assist with trial preparation and sit second chair on complex cases

Tenant Legal Services Trial Supervisor

People Operations

• Lead day-to-day organizational operations to ensure efficient, effective performance
• Partner with executive leadership to translate strategic priorities into operational plans
• Monitor organizational performance by tracking key metrics
• Oversee human resources functions including talent acquisition and performance management

Chief People and Operations Officer

• Work one-on-one with clients to assist and facilitate the complete submission of an online rental assistance application.
• Conduct intake at CEDP’s Denver office which requires in-person work between 3-5 days per week
• Coordinate with landlords to ensure that the landlord is also submitting the necessary paperwork to complete the application process.
• Serve as the point of contact for DOH and/or local non-profit partner agency processors for the applicants they are assisting.
• Assist and work with applicants identified through outreach, as well as applicants referred by DOH and/or by its contractors regardless of which county the Applicant resides, as directed.
• Serve as the liaison for housing stability services referrals based on the Application Prioritization.
• Provide other targeted case management services related to housing stability, such as securing stable housing and/or eviction diversion services, referred by DOH and/or by its contractors, as directed.
• Communicate with all parties in a timely, respectful and professional manner.
• Track deadlines and manage calendars for your caseload, occasionally assist with cases from other team members and external partners.
• Gather/collect, review and log required documents and information to support the accurate and timely processing of cases.
• Create and organize information, and generate reference tools for easy use by teammates and members of adjacent teams.
• Understand key success measures for your role.
• Maintain and update databases and tracking systems accurately and as designated.
• Respond to all case-related queries.
• Ensure efficient, accurate and effective administrative information and assistance.
• Participate in CEDP’s ongoing efforts to improve upon existing processes by maintaining openness and curiosity about processes, systems and technologies.
• Work directly in person with clients for Rental Assistance intake, this can include working legal clinics at various courthouses throughout Colorado or at CEDP Offices.

Bilingual Tenant Advocate

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Serve as a core member of CEDP’s executive team
• Lead the development of a long-term financial strategy
• Develop and manage annual budgets and multi-year financial plans
• Oversee grant accounting and compliance
• Lead year-end financial audits
• Communicate financial status to the organization, Board of Directors, and stakeholders
• Lead, manage, and develop a team of financial professionals