Client Coordinator and Program Assistant

The UCLA Immigrant Family Legal Clinic (IFLC) is a unique partnership between the UCLA School of Law and the Los Angeles Unified School District. Located on the campus of the Robert F. Kennedy Community Schools in Koreatown/Pico Union, the clinic serves immigrant students at the six public schools on the campus, as well as their family members. IFLC provides individual representation in cases involving immigration relief and workers' rights. It also offers legal consultations involving a wider range of legal topics, including housing, public benefits, and criminal justice. In addition, IFLC organizes programming and enrichment opportunities related to social justice and legal rights for teachers, students, and families in the RFK community.

UCLA School of Law seeks a highly energetic Office Manager and Legal Assistant capable of providing a high-level of support to the director, staff attorney, and students of the Immigrant Family Legal Clinic. This position will assist in the administration and management of the Clinic and its legal docket under the direction of the IFLC Director. The incumbent will also supervise student interns and student workers.

This is a full-time position based at IFLC's office on the campus of RFK Community Schools. It may also require occasional work at the UCLA Law School campus.

Percentage of Time:
100

Shift Start:
8:00 am

Shift End:
5:00 pm

Qualifications for Position

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Qualifications

Required/Preferred

Bachelor's of Arts/Bachelor's of Science degree and/or paralegal certificate/degree in paralegal studies from an ABA approved institution.

Required

Detailed knowledge Microsoft Office Suite applications. Demonstrated ability to manage data using software, including Excel. Advanced familiarity with case management systems.

Required

Ability to read, write and speak fluently in Spanish.

Required

At least two years of previous experience working as a legal assistant, administrative assistant, or paralegal in a law office or legal services organization.

Preferred

Ability to travel to both office locations, at RFK Community School (primary workplace) and UCLA Law (once per week), and as-needed to other offsite locations for program meetings and events.

Required

Typing and office skills to prepare a variety of legal documents, often under deadlines.

Required

Ability to work flexibly with changing priorities and deadlines.

Required

Ability to work in a busy and dynamic office setting shared by numerous people.

Required

Prior experience working with immigrants, refugees, or other vulnerable populations.

Preferred

Demonstrated ability to organize and present complex information effectively to a range of audiences.

Preferred

Familiarity and experience with Internet and other search-engine based research and utilizing Lexis/Nexis or Westlaw for research.

Preferred

Demonstrated knowledge of standard legal format to prepare a variety of legal documents. Ability to prepare and file court forms.

Preferred

Additional Posting Information

Bargaining Unit:
CX-Clerical & Allied Services

Application Deadline:
07-04-2022

External Posting Date: