Family Law Attorney

About Utah Legal Services

Our Mission: To protect the rights of the disadvantaged and persons of limited means through legal representation, advocacy,and education.

Equal Justice Under Lawis one of our nations most basic principles. However, economic realitiesoftenleave these promises unfulfilled.This is where Utah Legal Services comes in.Sinceourinceptionas a nonprofit in 1976, ULS has been committed to making equal justice a reality byprovidingfree services, in civil legal matters. Last year, ULSassistedover9,000 clients with legal issues related to their basic needs, such as housing, family safety, and income security. More than 70attorneys and legal professionalsworking remote and in person,deliver client services from four regional offices in Salt Lake City, Ogden,Provoand St. George. Join our team and help us level the playing field for low- income Utahns, ensuring everyone has a voice in the legal system.

Job Summary

Utah Legal Services prioritizes helping clients with cases that affect their basic needs, including safety.We areseekingamotivated and passionate individualto joinour Domestic Task Forcewhereyou willwork with like-minded professionals toempower clientsandassistsurvivors of domestic violence and sexual assault with legal matters that will help them escape abusive relationships wheretheirand/or theirchildren'ssafety is at risk.Thisposition ishybrid or remotebut will require in-person appearances in court and meetings when necessary.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in protective orders, stalking injunctions,divorceand custody cases.
• Clearly communicate with clients todeterminetheir goals, thenassess factual situations and presentrelevantlegal strategies.
• Prepare and filenecessarycourt documents.

• Negotiate settlements whenappropriate, mitigating negative consequences to clients whenever possible.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal abilities,verbaland written communication skills.
• High levelof adaptability, attention to detail, strong analytic and critical thinking abilities.
• Demonstration of a strong commitment toassistingindividuals from disadvantaged communities.

• Professional experience related to working with survivors of domestic violence preferred.
• Spanish speakingpreferredbut not required.

Education

• Bachelors degree in a related field.
• Juris Doctorate degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school.

• Admission and good standing within the Utah State Bar Association.

Job Compensation and Location

• Starting hourly rate of $32.10+DOE
• This is a full-timeexemptposition.
• The positionis eligible for remote or hybrid work but will require in-person appearances in court and meetings when necessary.

Benefits

Ouremployees'matterandwork lifebalanceisimportant to us.ULSstrive to offer a competitive benefits package.Excellent medicalinsurance,dentalinsurance, paidvisioninsurance, employer matchingretirementcontributions,generouspaid leavestarting at21 daysper yearand increasingat your second year,health savings account,25,000 automaticlife insurance,employeeassistanceprogram, flexible spending accounts, continuing education opportunities with Coursera,paid parental leave,and remote/hybrid work opportunities, professional development opportunities.

Application Process

Stand outcandidates shouldemaila resume, a list of three professional references, including their contact information, and a letter of application explaining your interest in the positionto [email protected].

Diversity Equity & Inclusion Statement

Utah Legal Services believes that equal opportunityofall employees is important for the continuing success of our organization. In accordance with state and federal law, this nonprofit will not discriminate against an employee or applicant for employment because of race, disability, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status in hiring, promoting, demoting,trainings, benefits, transfers, layoffs, terminations, recommendations, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation.