Discrimination Law Investigator

Discrimination Law Investigator FT / PT Status – Full-Time Salary – $27.10 Hourly Wage Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid Recruiter – Tehra Gorski | [email protected] Application Deadline – 7/28/2026 Are you a lawyer looking for a better work-life balance, a recent law school graduate looking for legal experience, or an EEO Investigator with legal experience looking for a new challenge? If so, this role is an excellent opportunity to utilize your legal education to investigate allegations of employment and housing law violations. This position offers medical, dental, and vision insurance from day one as well as 12 paid holidays and vacation and sick leave. The Utah Labor Commission is looking for a team player with excellent communication and legal writing skills to fill an Employment and Housing Discrimination Investigator position with the Utah Antidiscrimination and Labor Division (UALD). **This is a hybrid position offering in-person and telework opportunities for State of Utah residents. Full-time in-office training is required prior to remote opportunities being available. In order to work from home, the successful candidate will need to have WIFI access in their home and complete all work within the state of Utah. Key Responsibilities As a neutral fact-finder you will gather facts related to claims of employment and housing discrimination and of unpaid wages and use your legal analysis skills to draft orders determining whether there was a violation of the law. This position requires that you make findings of fact, have a thorough understanding of the relevant law, strong legal writing skills, and a knowledge of analyzing the relevant law to the facts and drawing a conclusion based on your legal analysis. You will need to complete each case with a written determination or administrative order that includes findings of facts, analysis, and conclusions of law. Your roles and responsibilities will include: Reviewing complaints of employment and housing discrimination and harassment, denial of reasonable accommodation, and unlawful retaliatory actions to determine whether a violation of the law occurred. Acting as a Hearing Officer and issuing orders on claims of unpaid wages. Interviewing relevant parties and witnesses. Reviewing evidence and statements submitted by the parties. Drafting legal determinations and orders related to the investigation. Conducting legal research. Drafting documents consisting of concise legal decisions based upon facts, interpretations of law, and compliance with state and federal standards. Receiving, researching, and responding to incoming questions or complaints. Delivering presentations or instruction to staff, management, or the general public. Qualifications Minimum or "day-one" qualifications: A Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent training and experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and/or Google Docs. Preferred or trainable/on-the-job qualifications: Prior experience applying the law to a specific set of facts. Experience with fair housing, employment discrimination (EEO), or wage laws. Prior legal or investigative experience including: Collecting, reviewing, and analyzing evidence. Interviewing witnesses or parties. Performing legal research. Conducting legal analysis including applying a set of facts to the law and drawing a conclusion. Managing a caseload and meeting deadlines. Drafting decisions, motions, memoranda, or legal orders. About the Role Location – 160 East 300 South Salt Lake City, Utah, 84111 United States Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check. Drug Test Required – No Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service Why You Should Join Our Team In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah , click here . Other benefits may include: Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization. Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization. Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals. Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support. To learn more about the Employment Discrimination Unit, please visit our website . The Agency Utah's workforce is one of its most valuable resources. The Labor Commission is responsible for ensuring safety and fairness in the workplace and fairness in housing. In addition to Administration, there are five divisions within the Labor Commission: Adjudication Antidiscrimination and Labor (UALD) Boiler, Elevator, and Coal Mine Safety Industrial Accidents Utah Occupational Safety and Health (UOSH) Supplemental Information Top applicants may be required to participate in a writing activity. Job: UALD Investigator II #10895. **May underfill as UALD Investigator I (#10894) at a lower rate of pay, $25.18. Please note, a position's eligibility for remote work is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion at any time and for any reason. Effective July 1, 2021, in-state work rules require all work to be performed while physically within the state’s borders. DHRM rules apply for promotions/transfers. Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc. Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work. EEO Statement The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.