Staff Attorney, Immigrant Family Legal Clinic

LEGAL SVC ADVISOR 2 (007206)

UCPath Position ID: 41022307

Position Description History/Status

For Reference ONLY - PeopleAdmin JA Number:

1138796

Approved Date:

8/26/2025 9:57:49 PM

Date Last Edited:

8/26/2025 9:57:37 PM

Last Action Effective Date:

4/1/2023

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

1140O

Organization:

SCHOOL OF LAW

Division Code:

1141D

Division:

LAW DIV

Department:

025000 - LAW

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

41022307

Position Description ID

167650

UC Payroll Title:

LEGAL SVC ADVISOR 2 (007206)

Personnel Program

Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

Salary Grade:

Grade 20

Job Code FLSA:

Exempt

Union Code (Collective Bargaining Unit):

99: Non-Represented (PPSM)

Employee Relations Code:

E: All Others - Not Confidential

Employee Class (Appt Type):

1 - Staff: Contract

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

1

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

41011711

Reports to Payroll Title:

DIRECTOR

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

40040696

Department Head Payroll Title:

DEAN

GENERAL SUPERVISION - Indicates that the incumbent develops procedures for performance of variety of duties; or performs complex duties within established policy guidelines.

POSITION SUMMARY

UCLA School of Law is hiring a Staff Attorney for the Immigrant Family Legal Clinic  (ImmFam) to begin in Fall of 2025.  The position is intended for a bilingual attorney, and is open to recent law graduates. The position is a two-year contract, with the possibility of extension.

ImmFam 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 (RFK) in Koreatown/Pico Union, the Clinic serves immigrant students at the six public schools on the RFK campus, as well as their family members. ImmFam provides individual representation on immigration matters, particularly removal defense and humanitarian visas. It also offers legal consultations involving a wider range of legal topics, including workers' rights, housing, public benefits, and criminal justice. In addition, the Clinic organizes programming and enrichment opportunities related to social justice and legal rights for teachers, students, and families in the RFK community, and develops policy advocacy and research projects responsive to needs identified by the community.

The Staff Attorney is based at ImmFam's office on the RFK campus (701 S. Catalina).  They will join a team of full-time staff on onsite, including an Office Manager/Legal Assistant, Senior Staff Attorney, and Social Worker.  They will also work with our rotating "staff" of UCLA students: law students, undergraduate interns, and a social work intern.

The Staff Attorney is responsible for providing direct representation to RFK students, legal consultations to the RFK community, serving as a resource for administrators, teachers, and parents, and leading the clinic's outreach and community education work. They will also work closely with the Clinic Director and Senior Staff Attorney on developing and managing the docket and advocacy projects the clinic undertakes.

LEGAL SERVICES: DIRECT REPRESENTATION AND CONSULTATIONS

1) Provide direct representation for new clients who are RFK students and family members. (E)  2) Provide direct representation for the clinic's existing clients throughout the year, including during transitions between semesters and over the summer. (E)  3) Provide one-time, free and confidential legal consultations to RFK students and family members on a variety of topics, including immigration, workers' rights, housing, and access to public benefits. (E) 4) For certain consultations, provide follow-up services, including limited scope representation and/or warm referrals to partner organizations. (E)

60%

DOCKET MANAGEMENT

1) Assist with data collection and documentation of all RFK clients. Work closely with the Senior Staff Attorney and Office Manager to ensure casework, client services, and calendar are accurately recorded and updated. (E) 2) Work closely with the rest of the onsite team to develop the Clinic’s holistic representation model, which integrates legal and social services as well as connecting our clients with outside partners and school collaborators for additional support and resources. (E)

10%

COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION

1) Plan and present regular outreach presentations for students, parents, teachers and administrators at RFK and possibly additional LAUSD schools. (E)  2) Meet regularly with community partners to develop shared initiatives and referral networks. (E)  3) Work with the Clinic Director and Senior Staff Attorney to develop policy research and advocacy initiatives responsive to the needs and interests of the RFK community. (E)  4) All other duties as assigned. (E)

30%

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Performs other duties as assigned.

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Complies with all policies and standards.

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Complies with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Principles of Community.

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This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

Juris Doctor (JD) Degree

or other law degree from a State Bar-accredited or American bar Association-approved law school or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required

Must be a member in good standing of the State Bar of California and maintain that standing through continuing legal education credits required by the State Bar.

Required

Admitted to practice law in California.

Required

Demonstrated ability to read, write, and speak fluently in Spanish.

Required

Demonstrated experience with and substantive knowledge of immigration law.

Required

Demonstrated experience and interest in working with low-wage workers, immigrants, refugees, and/or other vulnerable populations

Required

Familiarity with workers' rights, housing, public benefits, and/or crim-imm.

Preferred

Demonstrated skill in working independently, organizing work flow, establishing productive work environment, and following through on assignments with minimal direct supervision.

Required

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively to individuals and groups from a variety of social contexts, including members of immigrant communities.

Preferred

Excellent organizational skills and ability to work effectively under conditions of heavy workload, frequent distractions, and deadlines.

Required

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to exchange ideas, information, and opinions with others to arrive jointly at decisions, conclusions, or solutions

Required

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

Required

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.

CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".

Ability to commute to primary office at RFK Community School, as well as to UCLA Law and other LAUSD schools as-needed basis for program meetings and events.

Ability to conduct hybrid work on an as-needed basis in coordination with other Clinic staff based on office space availability.

Required

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Non-Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Non-University Setting(s)

Location:

701 S Catalina St., Los Angeles 90005

Standing/Walking

X

Sitting

X

X

Bending/Stooping

X

Squatting/Kneeling

X

Climbing

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 0-25 lbs

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 26-50 lbs

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull over 50 lbs

X

Physical requirements other

X

Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes

X

Loud noise levels

X

Marked changes in humidity or temperature

X

Microwave/Radiation

X

Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment

X

Exposures other

X

Sustained attention and concentration

X

X

Complex problem solving/reasoning

X

X

Ability to organize & prioritize

X

X

Communication skills

X

X

Numerical skills

X

X

Mental demands other

X

X

Classification 3:  Position in which exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues is not part of the position description. The normal routine task involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues and the employee can decline to perform tasks which involve a perceived risk without retribution.