Program Attorney - Legal Service Department

Job Details

Earn up to $3,000 in incentive pay during your first year of employment!

Program Attorney Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed legal counsel and representation to clients affected by domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and/or stalking.
• Represent clients in court proceedings and petitions, related to custody, divorce, protective orders, restraining orders, and other legal remedies stemming from the abuse to ensure their safety and well-being.
• Represent clients in affirmative immigration matters like U visas and VAWA petitions.
• Conduct thorough assessments of the client’s legal needs.
• Educate clients about their rights and legal options, empowering them to make informed decisions in their cases.
• Conduct legal research and analysis.
• Stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, and legal developments impacting victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
• Maintain attorney-client privilege in handling clients’ information and in communication with respect to all client matters.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, social services agencies, and other community organizations, as needed, to coordinate comprehensive support for clients.
• Provide referrals to additional support services such as counseling, housing assistance, and financial resources.
• Engage in community outreach and education efforts to raise awareness about legal rights and resources available to survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and/or stalking.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to address the complex needs of clients, including with medical professionals, therapists, and advocates, if directed by the client.
• Uphold ethical standards and professional responsibilities in all interactions with clients and others.
• Consult directly with the Vice President of Social Services and UMOS General Counsel, as needed, on referrals or cases, and communicate any issues that arise.
• Attend meetings, conferences, workshops and perform special projects and other related duties as assigned.

Required Program Attorney Job Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the State Bar of Wisconsin and registered and authorized to appear before the US Executive Office of Immigration Review, or willing to obtain it.
• Willingness to focus on family law.
• Ability to travel and occasionally work irregular hours.
• Reliable transportation: if driving their own vehicle must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and maintain adequate auto liability insurance.
• At least two years of experience in family law, with a strong preference for experience working with survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Experience advocating on behalf of diverse clients, including victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, limited English speakers, racial/ethnic minority groups, etc.
• Experience using case database software.

Preferred

• Experience using case database software.

Benefits

• Paid time off that will increase over your years of service
• 15 paid holidays annually
• A robust range of insurance covering health, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, and accidental death & dismemberment
• The options to establish either a Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account, which can be used to cover deductibles, prescriptions, and other healthcare expenses
• A variety of support services to promote well-being through the employee assistance program
• Retail retirement plan options, including 401(k) and Roth IRA, allowing you to make pre-tax or after-tax contributions.
• UMOS annually contributes at least 3% of employees’ eligible compensation to the 401(k) Retirement Plan.

Program Attorney Job Compensation

$67,969.00 to $88,272.00/Exempt Salary (depending on experience).

Work Environment, Physical, And Sensory Demands

• Frequently exposed to moderate temperature generally encountered in a controlled temperature environment.
• Noise level in this work is usually quiet to moderate.
• Tools & Equipment Used: iPad, iPhone, laptop/desktop computer. Projectors, multi-functional scan/fax/copy machine. Use first aid equipment, fire extinguisher.

Additional Eligibility Requirements

• Employment with UMOS is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background and driver license check prior to starting.
• UMOS is an equal opportunity Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.