About our organization: Project Safeguard empowers and partners with people who have experienced gender-based violence, helping them to navigate a course of survivor-driven justice through expert, trauma-informed legal advocacy and representation. Project Safeguard envisions a community where survivor-driven justice is accessible to all people who have experienced gender-based violence.
About our work culture: Project Safeguard truly believes in work/life balance and values the wellbeing of its staff. A position with Project Safeguard presents the opportunity to work with a diverse and dedicated team that makes a valuable difference in our community.
Project Safeguard is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and an equal opportunity employer.
We will not discriminate and will take affirmative measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Survivors of gender-based violence, people of color, people with disabilities, and/or people who identify as LGBTQI+ are encouraged to apply.
The following positions are currently open and we are eager to fill them. Apply today!
NOTE: Applicants do not need to possess all of the qualifications listed. Research shows that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs where they do not meet all of the qualifications, even those that are “preferred” rather than “required.” If you meet most of these qualifications, please apply.
17TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT BILINGUAL LEGAL ADVOCATE
The successful candidate for this position will ensure that Project Safeguard’s services are appropriate, accessible, and available to Spanish-speaking and other individuals seeking services in the 17th Judicial District – Adams and Broomfield Counties. The Bilingual Legal Advocate must be able to accomplish all required job responsibilities in both English and Spanish.
Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
• Experience working with survivors of gender-based violence or knowledge of the issues preferred.
• Investment in and connection to the Adams County community.
• Basic understanding of the civil legal system.
• Clear and helpful oral and written communication.
• Ability to take the initiative to establish and maintain relationships with partner agencies.
• Ability to work independently.
• Commitment to social justice and equity.
This is a full-time position at 36 hours/week (PSG offices are closed Friday afternoons), reporting to the Legal Advocacy Program Manager. Annual salary range of $40,872 to $46,872; excellent benefits, including parking or public transit pass, health, dental, vision and disability insurance, flexible work schedule and generous paid leave.
COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS:
Full vaccination against COVID-19 is required for all Project Safeguard staff. Medical or religious exemptions
will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Staff and clients must wear masks during any in-person
interactions.
PRIMARY LOCATION:
Adams County Courthouse, 1100 Judicial Center Dr., Brighton, 80601
This is an in-person position, with occasional flexibility to work from home with prior approval of the Program Manager.
