Paralegal I or II

Colorado Housing and Finance Authority; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Wellness & learning

DEI culture

Medical/dental/vision

Paid time off

401(k) match

Paid Family Leave

Employee assistance

Career development

Job summary

The Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) is seeking a Paralegal to support in-house attorneys with real estate transactions and corporate projects in Denver. The role involves assisting with closings, loan workouts, collateral dispositions, compliance monitoring, and contract administration.

You will collaborate with a team of attorneys, paralegals, and business units, reporting to the Director of Legal Operations. A commitment to accuracy and timely deliverables is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in-house attorneys with real estate transactions and corporate projects.
• Support with contract administration, drafting, and reviews; assist with closings and loan workouts.

Job description

about colorado housing and finance authority

Do you dream about creating an impact in our state and making Colorado a better place to live and work?

CHFA invests in affordable homeownership, the development and preservation of affordable rental housing, helps small- and medium-sized businesses access capital, and supports local communities and mission-aligned nonprofits through technical assistance and philanthropic investment. Over the past 53 years, CHFA has invested more than $40.2 billion in Colorado’s economy. These resources have helped:

• 215,518 households attend homebuyer education classes held statewide.
• 87,215 affordable rental housing units be developed or preserved; and
• 9,980 businesses access capital
• $37.5 million invested in community partnerships, grants, donations, and sponsorships

CHFA is a mission-based organization and is guided by its vision that everyone in Colorado will have the opportunity for housing stability and economic prosperity.

When joining CHFA, you can expect to work for an organization with:

• a leadership team that strives to make this the best place you've ever worked;
• a focus on supporting employees' mental, physical, and financial well-being;
• a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion;
• a highly engaged workforce devoted to innovation, continuous improvement, and collaboration; and
• a reputation for excellence, as evidenced by ranking 8th nationally in the Small and Medium-sized category in the 2025 Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance.

What you will contribute as a Paralegal:

• a willingness to develop your skills and expertise while working for a mission-based organization;
• a desire to work with other talented, committed people;
• a strong commitment to making a positive difference in communities across the state;
• an enthusiasm for problem-solving and strategic thinking;
• a sense of pride in creating high-quality work with a sense of integrity;
• a capability to prioritize your work to adhere to deliverables and timelines amidst competing priorities;
• and an eagerness to foster and maintain strong relationships with owners, management agents, and team members.

benefits information

CHFA employees enjoy a suite of competitive benefits, including:

• hybrid work – CHFA understands the value of human relationships and operates as a face-to-face culture while also offering the benefit of remote work and a flexible schedule;
• ongoing wellness and learning opportunities;
• a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging;
• comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with very low rates;
• generous paid time off, including paid volunteer time, holidays, and other leave programs;
• up to a 5 percent match, vested immediately, on 401(k) contributions;
• up to 12 weeks of Paid Family and Medical Leave at 90 percent pay;
• an extensive Employee Assistance Program that provides personalized care options for your whole household; and
• ample opportunity to learn, develop, and grow with opportunity for career and leadership development programs, job shadowing, a mentor program, and tuition reimbursement.

For a more in-depth view of CHFA’s comprehensive benefits package, please visit www.chfainfo.com/compensation.

The Paralegal position will assist in-house attorneys with a wide range of real estate transactions and corporate projects, including commercial loan workouts, commercial closings, collateral dispositions, compliance monitoring, dispute resolution, grant fundings, corporate governance, program development and implementation, and support with contract administration, drafting, and reviews. This position will collaborate directly with a team of attorneys, paralegals, a legal analyst, and business units’ staff and will report to the Director of Legal Operations.

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With respect to its programs, services, activities, and employment practices, Colorado Housing and Finance Authority prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 years and over, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, marital status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Requests for reasonable accommodation, the provision of auxiliary aids, or any complaints alleging violation of this nondiscrimination policy should be directed to the Nondiscrimination Coordinator, 1.800.877.2432, TDD/TTY 800.659.2656, CHFA, 1981 Blake Street, Denver, Colorado 80202-1272, available weekdays 8:00am to 5:00pm.