Veterans Housing Staff Attorney
hace 1 mes
Salt Lake City
Job DescriptionSalary: $80,000-$95,000 As a Staff Attorney, you will provide legal services to eligible Veterans who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of becoming homeless. You will do this with intentional excellenceto providemeaningful access to equal justice. Your primaryduties andresponsibilities includeconducting casemanagement, clientsupport,legal research,litigationor administrative work, and overseeing thelegalwork of an assigned paralegal. JobDuties andResponsibilities • Actively investigate techniques for improving case handling and best practices forcase review and assignment., • Review all incoming casesthat might qualify for the grantand makeappropriate assignmentstofunding codes and case assignments., • Collaborate with the Director of Litigation toidentifyand litigate cases that will provide systemic advocacy in Utah. Case Management and Legal Work • Use the ULS case management system,LegalServer, to bill time, manage clients and track case related tasks and deadlines fortimelycommunications, services, and representation., • Follow case handling protocols and bestpracticesandkeep them updated asappropriate., • Determinethe correct Level of Service (LOS) for each of your assigned cases, andupdate as necessary., • Manage an average caseload of50-70based on the level of service and your other workload and duties., • Conduct client support, legal research,litigationand/or administrative work, and appear at meetings, negotiations, mediations, hearings and attrialas needed., • Regularly and strategically review case status and tasks, updating as needed., • Review cases for Case Service Report (CSR) compliance and then properly close cases., • Strategize with andassistthe Director of Litigation insettingcase acceptance guidelines, planning systemic advocacy efforts, and ensuring excellent service delivery., • Provide training opportunities and manuals for staff., • Ensuregrant funding for your designated legal area ismonitoredand used appropriately., • Attend ULS staffmeetings, andlead training sessions and case reviews., • Completeappropriate continuingeducation and certification requirements such as continuing legal education (CLEs)., • Participate in and develop community engagement efforts including at clinics, community education classes, and outreach to further ULSs mission andmaintainrelationships with community partners and stakeholders., • Maintain good standing with regulatory entities including the Utah State Bar., • Other duties as assigned. Skills and Abilities • A strong commitment toassistingqualifying veterans promoting meaningful access to civil legal justice., • Excellent interpersonal abilities., • High verbal and written communication skills, • High levelof adaptability and ability to managestress., • Self-motivated, dependable, detailed, and accountable., • Commitment and adherence to strictconfidentiality rules., • Minimum 3yearswork experience in oneof the following legal areas is preferred: domestic law, housing, consumerprotection,publicbenefits., • Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of diverse people, ability, culture, and ethnic background tomaintaingood relationships. Qualifications • Qualified veterans are encouraged to apply. Veteran preference will be considered in accordance with applicable laws., • Experience working with veterans or veteran-serving programs is preferred., • Must be able to pass a Utah Criminal Record background check., • Juris Doctor Degree from a U.S. accredited law school., • Admission and good standing with the Utah State Bar (or the ability and plan to get one as soon as possible). Job Factors/Physical Requirement • In person at a ULS office (Ogden, SLC, or Provo) a minimum one day per week., • Must be able to travel to meetings and court proceedings as needed., • Must be able to sit for extended periods of time. About Us Our mission at Utah Legal Services (ULS) is to provide high-quality civil legal aid without cost to people who are unable to afford legal representation or are facing disadvantages, ensuring meaningful access to justice, and promoting education, stability, safety, and protection.Equal Justice Under Lawis one of our nations most basic principles. However, economic realities often leave these promises unfulfilled. This is where ULS comes in. Since ourinceptionas a nonprofit in 1976, weremaincommitted to making equal justice a reality by providing free services, in civil legal matters. More than 70 attorneys and legal professionals, working 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- incomeUtahns, ensuring everyone has a voice in the legal system. Utah Legal Services believes that equal opportunity of all 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.