Utah Paralegal Services
(Director, Attorney Outsource Paralegal LLC)
Mr. Jensen is also the Director of Attorney Outsource Paralegal LLC, located in Salt Lake City, Utah. For more information dial 866-976-2455. This is a service resticted to attorneys for attorneys. No individual employment available.
Outsourcing attorney work product to a paralegal is proven to be effective and cost efficient for law firms. The practice is a cost saving measure used often to keep down the cost of litigation. Why have a complaint drafted at $250 an hour if it can be accomplished at $50 an hour?
Also, you should be aware that paralegals may represent persons in various administrative and non-judicial proceedings. For instance, the Utah Driver License Division specifically by expressed rule permits the paralegal representation of individuals who have been cited for DUI.
When you are charged for DUI two actions are commenced where you are threatened with the loss of your driving privilege. One is the criminal court, the other is the Driver License Division. For the criminal court, you are required to hire an attorney.
Utah also allows non-attorneys to represent individuals in Small Claim cases so long as he does not accept a fee.
Cases
Jason Jensen, head of Attorney Outsource Paralegal, prepared the Appeals briefs in these cases. The courts each reversed the lower courts’ decisions for the clients:
Layton City v. Michael Oliver
2006 UT App 244
This is an Unreasonable Detention case. The Utah Court of Appeals ruled in favor of Mr. Oliver holding that Layton City unlawfully detained him in violation of the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution. Being guilty of doing nothing illegal, he was held too long without probable cause while Layton City Police were seeking a warrant.
State of Utah v. Jeffrey Houston
2006 UT App 437
This is a Right to Counsel in a Criminal Trial case. The Utah Court of Appeals ruled in favor of Mr. Houston holding that the State Court violated Mr. Houston’s Sixth Amendment rights under the United States Constitution, when the district court required him to represent himself in a Felony Trial. The Court of Appeals concluded that Houston did not voluntarily and knowin gly waive his right to having counsel, despite the judge twice insisting he hire counsel in the weeks preceding trial.
Bertina Olseth v. Matthew D. Larsen
2007 UT 29
This is a Statute of Limitations case. The Utah Supreme Court decided in favor of the Plaintiff, Ms. Olseth, on a certified question from the United States Court of Appeals of the Tenth C ircuit. The question concerned whether the statute of limitations tolled when a defendant moves from the State of Utah. The Supreme Court disagreed with the United States District Court Jud ge Paul G. Cassell holding that the statute of limitations is clearly tolled and has been the status of the law for more than 90 years. When a defendant is absent from the State, the period of time during his absence is not counted. As a result, Ms. Olseth’s lawsuit was not untimely pursued.
ElkRidge Financial v. Bill Hales
2008 UT App 95
This is an Attorney’s Fees case. This is an important case to understand when asking for attorney’s fees from the opposing party by a Court order. Attorney’s fees are taxa ble as a cost in Utah. To qualify, one must demonstrate he/she was the prevailing party and that the claims used in defense were not meritorious, "frivolous" in other words. In th is matter, the Court of Appeals reversed the lower court’s decision awarding attorneys fees because the Court of Appeals determined that Elkridge Financial did not file its lawsuit in ba d faith. Judge Mower from the Sixth District Court awarded attorneys fees for conduct allegedly taking place prior to litigation, the Court of Appeals concluded that the alleged conduct occu rred prior to litigation did not qualify under Utah Code Section 78-27-56, the statute at issue concerning attorneys fees.
Jason Jensen is a proud member of the Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (UACDL).
The UACDL is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to promoting and protecting justice by supporting the defense of the constitution and the rights of individuals.
UACDL carries out its mission by organizing educational programs for people involved in the criminal defense field, informing the public on criminal law issues, providing its members a forum for exchange of information, and teaming up with other organizations that promote the fair administration of justice, namely the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, to which UACDL is an affiliate.
Jason Jensen is also a proud member of the Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association.
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Jason Jensen is an affiliate of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Heartland Chapter, and he anticipates full membership with the National Association by Spring 2012. The Heartland Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners is dedicated to the detection and deterrence of fraud. It is a non-profit professional organization comprised of fraud investigators, internal and external auditors, law enforcement, accountants and finance professionals that is dedicated to the education and training of anti-fraud measures. The Heartland Chapter has approximately 145 members from various companies, organizations, law enforcement agencies, and other public or private firms. As an experienced fraud investigator, being certified is honor demonstrating a commitment to the discipline and respect for the profession.