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Legal Intake Assistant - Temporary
Legal Intake Assistant - Temporary
Requisition Number: 69283
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Temporary Staff
Schedule: Part Time
Posting Close Date: 07-Jan-2026
Date Posted:
Job Summary
The Colorado Law School at CU Boulder welcomes applications for a temporary Legal Intake Assistant! This position supports the Intake Coordinators in processing applications and correspondence and will assist the Korey Wise Innocence Project (KWIP) with the implementation of its updated intake process. This role includes managing incoming communications, conducting preliminary reviews of new applications for completeness and basic eligibility, and supporting the creation and organization of case files. The position works closely with the intake paralegal and, in some instances, directly builds case files to be assigned to pro bono attorneys for initial screening.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
At the Colorado Law School, we are an engaged, diverse, and welcoming community of students, staff, faculty, and alumni who help one another succeed. Our selective admissions process keeps our student body small, enabling our faculty, staff, alumni, and community to invest deeply in each student's success. Because we take our responsibility to educate and train future lawyers very seriously, our curriculum, research centers, and experiential learning opportunities are crafted to prepare students for success in today's changing legal environment.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Correspondence:
Review and respond to phone messages, emails, and letters in a timely and professional manner, working closely with staff to ensure accurate and appropriate responses.
Application Review and File Support:
Assist Intake Paralegal with review of new applications to determine basic eligibility and completeness, begin the file-building process for new applications, assist with assigning applications to paralegals at partner law firms for full file development, and provide additional administrative support related to the intake process as needed.
What You Should Know
This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with an anticipated in-person commitment of approximately one day per week. Some evening and weekend hours may be required for events or time-sensitive intake needs. This is a temporary, part-time position anticipated to begin in early January 2026, and expected to work 20 hours per week.
What We Can Offer
The pay range for this role is $23.03-$28.80 per hour.
Benefits
Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave.
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What We Require
A bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
What You Will Need
- Demonstrated experience working with legal documents and solid organizational skills.
- Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting timelines and maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including editing proficiency.
- Able to work independently, anticipate staff needs, and contribute to an inclusive environment that reflects the diversity of KWIP's students, faculty, staff, and community.
- A positive demeanor, adaptability, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- A current resume.
- (Optional) A cover letter that briefly describes how your background and experience align with this position.
We may ask for references at a later time.
Please apply by January 7, 2026 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Legal-Intake-Assistant-Temporary/69283
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