JACOB JENSEN & ASSOCIATES - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Legal Assistant
- Litigation Paralegal at the Law Office of Jacob Jensen
Andrea is the litigation paralegal at The Law Office of Jacob Jensen. Andrea graduated from The University of Utah in 2019 with a BA in English Literature. She was raised in Mexico, and moved to the United States in high school. Andrea learned first hand how difficult it can be to navigate the legal system without fully grasping the language. She has made her mission to give a voice to those who cannot advocate for themselves. In her free time, Andrea enjoys reading, writing, spending time with her dog, and swimming.
Austin graduated with a B.A. in Philosophy and a Minor in Spanish from Brigham Young University. He received his J.D. from the University of Oregon school of law. Austin has worked for personal injury law firms in Las Vegas, Portland, and Salt Lake City while in law school. During this time, Austin gained a unique understanding of personal injury law and how insurance companies take advantage of those who have been injured in an accident. He knows the value of your case and will fight to get you the compensation you deserve. Austin is an avid fan of the Jazz and anything University of Utah. In his free time, you will find him spending time with his family, or on a golf course.
Job Titles:
- Legal Assistant
- Assistant at the Law Office of Jacob Jensen
Cesar is a legal assistant at The Law Office of Jacob Jensen. Born and raised in Southern California by a family of immigrants. He has helped his father battle the legal system to gain his citizenship for 15 years straight. He has seen how his family has been intimidated by the legal system. He was born in a world of diversity and his goal is to help as much as he can, where he can. He enjoys family time, traveling, cars, and theme parks.
Job Titles:
- Legal Assistant
- Receptionist at the Law Office of Jacob Jensen
Galilea Garcia is a receptionist at the Law Office of Jacob Jensen. Galilea was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, but she was raised in Aguascalientes, Mexico until she moved here when she was fourteen to continue with her studies. She graduated from Cyprus High. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her son and husband. She loves working at The Law Office of Jacob Jensen because of the great environment within the office and she gets to help clients with their questions and concerns.
Job Titles:
- Legal Assistant
- Specialist at the Law Office of Jacob Jensen
Jake is an intake specialist at The Law Office of Jacob Jensen. He cares about his clients and loves to help them access our firm's quality and personalized help. He developed a passion for helping people while living in Guatemala for nearly two years as a service volunteer during which time he learned how to speak Spanish. Jake is in the process of completing his BA in American Studies from BYU and plans to attend law school to pursue a career as an attorney. He loves to play sports, explore the outdoors, and try new things for fun.
Job Titles:
- Chief Operating Officer
- Chief Operating Officer at the Law Office of Jacob Jensen
James is the Chief Operating Officer at The Law Office of Jacob Jensen. James has worked in the personal injury world for most of his career. His expertise ranges from working one on one with clients all the way to the inner workings of the law firm. James feels passionate that all of our clients deserve the best representation this field has to offer. James lived in Argentina where he learned to speak Spanish. In his free time James enjoys playing sports.
Job Titles:
- Office Manager
- Office Manager at the Law Office of Jacob Jensen
Kyle is the Office Manager at The Law Office of Jacob Jensen. He has been in management for 10+ years. He is passionate about helping others and providing the best possible service to anyone and everyone. He loves working here because of the great work culture and all of the opportunities to serve those around him. In his free time he enjoys sports, card games, being out in nature, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends.
Job Titles:
- Chief Executive Officer
- Founder
Leslie Jensen graduated from the University of Utah in 2016 with a Master's in Social Work. She received her BS in Psychology in 2013 from the University of Utah. Leslie and Jacob saw a great need in the personal injury legal field for a law firm that cared about the people. They decided they would meld the legal field with the social work field which is the driving force behind their law firm. Leslie implements her knowledge into providing services most law firms don't offer as well as reaching out to underrepresented communities. Leslie loves advocating and being a voice for people in difficult situations. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family, playing pickle ball, and being outdoors.
Maddy graduated from J. Reuben Clark Law School in 2021. She received her BS in Sociology with a minor in Spanish from BYU in 2018. Prior to law school Maddy worked for a non-profit focusing on immigrant and refugee issues. During law school she assisted Spanish speaking individuals crossing the US-Mexico border prepare for asylum interviews with ICE and border patrol. Maddy is passionate about helping people navigate complex legal systems to get the help they need. She loves fighting to get the compensation her clients deserve from a complicated insurance system after they've had an accident. Maddy learned to speak Spanish while living in Chile from 2014-2015. In her free time Maddy loves to snowboard, hike, and travel.
Job Titles:
- Legal Assistant
- Assistant at the Law Office of Jacob Jensen
Melissa is a legal assistant at The Law Office of Jacob Jensen. She graduated from Utah State University with a BS in English and Political Science. She has a strong belief that legal representation should be equitable and accessible to everyone. Melissa is striving to become an attorney that will one day provide the representation that her clients deserve. She enjoys talking to her clients and is willing to solve any problem that arises. In her free time Melissa enjoys dancing, reading, visiting lakes, and spending time with her friends and family.
Job Titles:
- Legal Assistant
- Assistant at the Law Office of Jacob Jensen
Nathan Harris is a legal assistant at The Law Office of Jacob Jensen. He is currently pursuing a degree in Linguistics and one day hopes to know multiple languages. He served a Spanish speaking service mission in Washington and Oregon state. He loves to dance to Latin music, watch movies, play games, and hang out with his friends and family. He is also an orange belt in Krav Maga and Jiu Jitsu. Nathan wants to continue working in the legal field and gain more experience to help his clients to the best of his ability.
Ty graduated from The University of Iowa in 2019 with a BA in Political Science and Music with a minor in Spanish, and Ty graduated from the University of Iowa College of Law in 2021. While in law school, he spent two internships assisting prosecutors in U.S. Attorney's Offices, as well as an internship with the Air Force J.A.G. Corps where he gained both civil and criminal litigation experience.Ty learned to speak Spanish during a semester abroad in Spain while in undergraduate school. Ty has always been passionate about advocating for people who have suffered a loss, whether they are victims of crime or persons injured in an accident. In his free time Ty enjoys working out, playing guitar, and spending time with friends and family.
Job Titles:
- Receptionist
- Receptionist at the Law Office of Jacob Jensen
Viviana is a receptionist at The Law Office of Jacob Jensen. She is from Peru and came to the United States when she was 12 years old. Viviana graduated from Hillcrest High. Her favorite food is Peruvian ceviche and she loves spending her free time with her family. She loves working at The Law Office Of Jacob Jensen because of the great atmosphere and the growth opportunities. She also wants to become a legal assistant one day and provide the best experience for her clients.
Clay Wilkes graduated from University of Oregon School of Law in 2015. He received his BA in Spanish with a minor Logic from BYU in 2012. In law school Clay participated in a program called Spanish Street Law Advocacy that specialized helping underprivileged communities receive free legal representation. Clay thrives in helping his clients receive the best compensation for their accidents. In his free time Clay enjoys skiing, jogging, and reading. He also loves competing in triathlons.