Legal Services Director oversees the activities of the organization's legal department. Provides legal advice, interpretation, and guidance to senior management and officers regarding contracts, state/federal regulatory requirements, intellectual property or trademark protection, and other business matters. Being a Legal Services Director reviews all information and prepares defense for any legal actions against the organization or advises on prosecuting lawsuits on behalf of the organization. Coordinates and reviews the work of internal or external legal staff. Additionally, Legal Services Director manages staff of attorneys. Requires a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school. Requires admittance to a state bar. Typically reports to top management. The Legal Services Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Legal Services Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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 Law is one of our nation’s most basic principles. However, economic realities often leave these promises unfulfilled. This is where Utah Legal Services comes in. Since our inception as a nonprofit in 1976, ULS has been committed to making equal justice a reality by providing free services, in civil legal matters. Last year, ULS assisted over 9,000 clients with legal issues related to their basic needs, such as housing, family safety, and income security. More than 70 attorneys and legal professionals working remote and in person, deliver client services from four regional offices in Salt Lake City, Ogden, Provo and 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 are seeking a motivated and passionate individual to join our Domestic Task Force where you will work with like-minded professionals to empower clients and assist survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault with legal matters that will help them escape abusive relationships where their and/or their children's safety is at risk. This position is hybrid or remote but will require in-person appearances in court and meetings when necessary.
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Benefits
Our employees' matter and work life balance is important to us. ULS strive to offer a competitive benefits package. Excellent medical insurance, dental insurance, paid vision insurance, employer matching retirement contributions, generous paid leave starting at 21 days per year and increasing at your second year, health savings account, 25,000 automatic life insurance, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, continuing education opportunities with Coursera, paid parental leave, and remote/hybrid work opportunities, professional development opportunities.
Application Process
Stand out candidates should email a resume, a list of three professional references, including their contact information, and a letter of application explaining your interest in the position to work@utahlegalservices.org.
Diversity Equity & Inclusion Statement
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.
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