Program Attorney - Legal Service Department

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

Are you a motivated, results-oriented candidate seeking to put your talents, skills, and experience to work as part of a mission-driven, customer-focused organization? If so, we invite you to join UMOS’ diverse and dedicated team of over 1,000 professionals making a positive difference across more than 60 offices in seven states. Whether you are passionate about facilitating early childhood development; providing training and career planning for a parent; aiding a farmworker in accessing basic needs and new opportunities; educating at-risk individuals in HIV prevention; or supporting those fleeing domestic violence or human trafficking, UMOS is the place where you can fulfill your passion for helping families, businesses, and communities build better futures.

Benefits:
To support its team members, UMOS offers highly competitive compensation as well as a benefits package including:

• 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
• Retirement plan options, including 401(k) and Roth IRA, allowing you to make pre-tax or after-tax contributions. For those participating in the 401(k) Retirement Plan, UMOS annually contributes at least 3% of employees’ eligible compensation.

Program Attorney Job Compensation:

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

Program Attorney Job Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provide trauma-informed legal counsel and representation to clients affected by domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and/or stalking.

2. Representing 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.

3. Representing clients in affirmative immigration matters like U visas and VAWA petitions.

4. Conduct thorough assessments of the client’s legal needs.

5. Educate clients about their rights and legal options, empowering them to make informed decisions in their cases.

6. Conduct legal research and analysis.

7. Stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, and legal developments impacting victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.

8. Maintain attorney-client privilege in handling clients’ information and in communication with respect to all client matters.

9. Collaborate with law enforcement, social services agencies, and other community organizations, as needed, to coordinate comprehensive support for clients.

10. Provide referrals to additional support services such as counseling, housing assistance, and financial resources.

11. 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.

and resources available to survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and/or stalking.

12. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to address the complex needs of clients, including with medical professionals, therapists, and advocates, if directed by the client.

13. Uphold ethical standards and professional responsibilities in all interactions with clients and others.

14. 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.

15. Attend meetings, conferences, workshops and perform special projects and other related duties as assigned.

Program Attorney Job Qualifications:

Required:

1. Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

2. 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.

3. Willingness to focus on family law.

4. Ability to travel and occasionally work irregular hours.

5. Reliable transportation: if driving their own vehicle must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and maintain adequate auto liability insurance.

Preferred:

1. 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.

2. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish.

3. Experience advocating on behalf of diverse clients, including victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, limited English speakers, racial/ethnic minority groups, etc.

4. Experience using case database software.

Work Environment, Physical, and Sensory Demands:

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals living with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

1. Employees must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time and must be able to move about inside of an office.

2. Occasionally required to lift and /or move up to 30 lbs.

3. Frequently required to drive.

4. Frequently exposed to moderate temperature generally encountered in a controlled temperature environment.

5. Noise level in this work is usually quiet to moderate.

Tools & Equipment Used:

1. iPad, iPhone, laptop/desktop computer.

2. Projectors, multi-functional scan/fax/copy machine.

3. Use first aid equipment, fire extinguisher.

4. Usage varies by position.

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