Inside Higher Ed · 1 day ago
Veterans Legal Clinic Paralegal
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expInside Higher Ed is seeking a dedicated Paralegal for the UCLA School of Law Veterans Legal Clinic to support its mission of addressing the unmet legal needs of veterans. The Paralegal will provide critical support in legal casework, client engagement, and community outreach, including conducting detailed records reviews and preparing legal documents.
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Responsibilities
Conducting detailed records reviews
Preparing legal forms and pleadings
Drafting client declarations and demand letters
Performing legal research under the supervision of a licensed attorney
Organizing outreach events in coordination with VA stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Experience with and detailed knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications
Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality
Ability to work flexibly with changing priorities and deadlines
Demonstrated ability to organize and present complex information effectively to a range of audiences
Demonstrated ability to organize and implement the logistical requirements of events and programs
Ability to set priorities that accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities and deadlines. Skill in working collaboratively to prioritize work demands and resources to meet anticipated deadlines
Ability to take initiative, pay attention to detail, work independently, organize workflow, establish a productive work environment and follow through on assignments
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and clients, both verbally and in writing
Skill in gathering and analyzing information with a strong attention to detail
Ability to effectively represent the Legal Clinic to a wide variety of audiences, including community members, veteran service providers, and prospective clients
Associate's Degree in related area and/or equivalent combination of education and experience/training
Preferred
Experience with Internet and other search-engine based research and utilizing Lexis/Nexis or Westlaw for research
Prior experience with veterans claims and other legal issues involving veterans
2+ Years Experience working as a legal secretary, administrative assistant, or paralegal in a law office or legal services organization
Demonstrated knowledge of standard legal format to prepare a variety of legal documents. Ability to prepare and file court forms
Demonstrated commitment to working to address the needs of former service members, low-income communities, system-involved individuals, and/or racial equity
Bachelor's Degree
Paralegal certification
Benefits
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Company
Inside Higher Ed
Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-01-10Acquired
2006-08-31Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Stephanie Shweiki
Director, Foundation Partnerships
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