Grant Writer

15 hours per week
Pay: $20/hr
Benefits: Flexible hours; remote work; paid time off
Previous grant writing or legal experience preferred

Timpanogos Legal Center is seeking a part-time Grant Writer to join our growing team providing free family law, protective order, and housing law legal services to Utahns.

The part-time Grant Writer will support our Executive Director and Development Director in identifying, applying for, and managing grants to support our organization. Timpanogos Legal Center maintains several government and private foundation grants. We can provide on-the-job training, but will consider previous experience when reviewing applicants. Ideal candidates will have an interest in staying with the organization long term.

We invite you to familiarize yourself with our services and with our mission: Timpanogos Legal Center empowers self-represented Utahns to realize safety and stability by providing legal support in family law, abuse, and housing matters.

Applicant should be proficient with using G-Suite (including Gmail, Google Sheets, and Google Forms), Zoom, Dropbox, Dialpad, and similar programs.

Deadline to Apply: This posting will remain open until the position is filled, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We anticipate making a decision in early January.

Job Qualifications

Experience in writing and managing grants strongly preferred.
Minimum two years of experience working in grants, compliance, legal, or similar field. If an applicant does not have grant writing or management experience, they must clearly articulate in their cover letter how their previous experience(s) will transfer into success in this role.
Excellent ability to write persuasively and clearly to professional audiences required.
Ability to read highly technical documents and distill key information into clear informational summaries.
Demonstrable strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and remotely, including ability to be a self-starter.
Ability to work collaboratively across departments.
Experience managing multiple deadlines and projects and effectively prioritizing tasks.
Experience developing and sustaining working partnerships within and outside of an organization in furtherance of the organization’s mission.

Job Responsibilities

Grant Prospecting

Identify potential new funding prospects from private and public sources that align with TLC’s mission and programming.
Navigate grant and tax databases in order to collect accurate information on current eligibility criteria, projected grant size, and current awardees.
Contact potential funders to request additional information or to facilitate an introductory call between the funder and TLC.
Prepare written summaries of potential grants for review and approval by the Executive Director or Development Director.

Grant Writing

Prepare grant applications, proposals, and supporting documents for current and new grants.
Collect information from other staff as needed to prepare financial information, goal metrics, and other required material.
Work with the Executive Director or Development Director to finalize and submit the grant.
Stay informed on grant writing best practices and emerging trends.
Maintain materials such as templates, standard language, and common grant attachments.

Grant Reporting and Management

Become familiar with each grant’s compliance requirements, making recommendations for internal procedural changes if needed. As requested, provide training to staff on specific grant compliance requirements.
Support other members of the TLC team in managing grants, including tracking data and writing reports, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
Analyze programmatic data while reporting, flagging any concerns for leadership or making process recommendations for the organization.
Maintain accurate database of past, current, and potential funders with key information.
Assist in creating public-facing reports, as needed.
Attend meetings with funders, as requested by the Executive Director. The majority of our meetings are virtual.

Additional Responsibilities

TLC's grant writing schedule has historically been concentrated in Q1 and in early Q4 of each year, with some grants and reporting during the remainder of the year. We expect the Grant Writer to work on grant prospecting to identify potential new grants, and to work on new grant applications. However, during periods of time when there are fewer grant-writing responsibilities, we anticipate that the Grant Writer will work to support the Executive Director and Development Director on other fundraising projects, assisting with volunteer appreciation events, and other discrete tasks.
Ensure that time reports and requests for reimbursement are complete and timely.
Ensure compliance with all grant requirements from our generous funders.
Attend required professional development training.

How to Apply

To apply, please send the following materials to Hayley Cousin, Grants Director and Staff Attorney, at hayley@timplegal.org:

Cover Letter, in which you describe what you will bring to the team and 3 reasons you are the right person for the job;
Resume;
Writing Sample, which should demonstrate your technical writing skills, such as a past grant application; and
Contact Information for Three References.

Important: In the subject line please type “Grant Writer Application for [full name]”

Note: We serve clients across Utah. The applicant may live anywhere in Utah.

All applicants, employees, and program participants shall be treated equally regardless of race, color, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age (40 and over), religion, national origin, or disability.

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Staff Attorney

15-30 hours per week: The number of hours will be determined at the time of hire and will depend on applicant availability.
Pay: $34+/hr, DOE
Benefits: Flexible hours; remote work; paid time off
Spanish language proficiency strongly preferred | Utah family law experience desirable | Member of Utah State Bar in good standing required

Timpanogos Legal Center is seeking a part-time Staff Attorney to join our growing team providing free family law, protective order, and housing law legal services to Utahns. We can provide on-the-job training, but will consider previous experience when reviewing applicants.

Applicant should be proficient with using G-Suite (including Gmail, Google Sheets, and Google Forms), Zoom, Dropbox, Dialpad, and similar programs.

Deadline to Apply: This posting will remain open until the position is filled, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Job Responsibilities

Hotline

● Provide brief legal advice, screening, & resources to clients who call in on the hotline with questions about family law, housing law, tenant law, and civil protective orders.

● Cover one set day per week from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the hotline (and follow upon messages received after 2:00 p.m. the day before) and back up the hotline another day each week for two hours.

● Cover for other attorneys as needed.

Document Clinic

● Draft family law documents for clients, such as Petitions to Modify, Motions to Enforce, Motions for Temporary Orders, etc.

● Provide document coaching when a client needs to complete a document but can’t go through the Clinic.

● Recruit a volunteer attorney or law student to work with clients and act as mentor to the volunteer.

● Follow through in ensuring the client receives the documents and is able to file the paperwork with the correct court.

Continuing Legal Education

● Create and schedule CLE events for TLC on a variety of family law topics throughout the year, working with our paralegal to facilitate the events.

● Invite presenters and advertise the events.

Fifth Judicial District Liaison and Clinic Coordinator

● Build and foster relationships with agencies, service providers, committees, and the Bar within the District.

● Work with and maintain contact with the shelters within the District and follow up on their needs.

● Be aware of and attend events in the District (foster working relationships).

● Work with domestic violence shelters and community centers to develop appropriate legal advice clinic programs for the specific area, including securing a location for the clinic, advertising, and working with local bar associations to find and mentor volunteers. You will help to facilitate the clinics. This area currently has active clinics in St. George and Cedar City.

Wellness Coordinator

● Research methods for creating the greatest satisfaction in working remotely. Create and share plans for reducing stress and increasing wellness for our staff.

● Plan eight one-hour events during the year that foster unity and goodwill among staff (e.g. book share, recipe exchange with a cooking demo, deep breathing and mediation). Help plan an annual summer event for families and an annual in-person end of year celebration for staff.

● Arrange for periodic presenters or video training that supports wellness and work-life harmony.

● Find ways to survey staff on job satisfaction and ways to identify stressors that could be relieved.

Additional Responsibilities

General

Assist other Staff Attorneys as needed.
Always inform clients about CVR funding and offer to assist with the forms.
Track information to maintain compliance with grants.

Programs & Meetings

Attend our weekly clinic, either online and in person, as needed. The clinic is held Tuesday evenings at 5:00 p.m. and typically lasts three to four hours. At the clinic, you will mentor law students in addition to providing legal advice to clients.
Attend twice-monthly staff meetings, which are held on Wednesday mornings.
Attend weekly case management meetings, which are held on Thursday mornings.
Assist in preparing for and facilitating the annual Fourth District Pro Bono Celebration and Clinic in October.

Other

Ensure that time reports and requests for reimbursement are complete and timely.
Ensure compliance with all grant requirements from our generous funders.
Update the Fifth District Legal and Supportive Resources handouts, along with the criminal law flowchart and divorce education classes handouts.
Attend training and CLE events to maintain the highest professional standards. You will also be required to attend one 40-hour Victim Advocate training.

How to Apply

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references. In your cover letter, please describe what you will bring to the Timpanogos Legal Center team and three reasons why you are the right person for this job.

Send your cover letter, resume, and references to: Hayley Cousin, Grants Director and Staff Attorney, hayley@timplegal.org

Important: In the subject line please type “Staff Attorney Application for _full name___”

Note: We serve clients across Utah. The applicant may live anywhere in Utah.

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